Repeat the Sounding Joy
Day after day she challenged me to repeat the evidence of joy that was always there, no matter how crippling my grief was.
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Karisa Moore
Dec 5, 20203 min read
Creating a Centerpiece of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving has become an important part of my life, and I practice it beyond just a few weeks in November. In today’s turmoil, it is easy
Jenny Seylar
Nov 28, 20205 min read
Down a Rabbit Hole
Finally! No more wearing masks, social distancing, or washing hands to the point of making them raw and chapped. This is what I long to...
Karisa Moore
Nov 14, 20205 min read
Weary of Darkness, Adjusting to Light
After six years of writing, mostly about finding hope in the darkness that is depression and suicide, I was excited to experience....
Jenny Seylar
Nov 7, 20204 min read
Everything's Fine....
What am I to do since my life is no longer fine? How am I to cope when I long to scream at the world, nothing seems right anymore?
Jenny Seylar
Oct 17, 20204 min read
Short-Changing the Creator
My body and spirit were slowly getting into the zone of my morning time with God. Just as I began to journal my first thoughts of the day, t
Karisa Moore
Oct 3, 20204 min read
Planted, Watered, And Grown By God
I had long since determined I was a rough sketch without meaning or purpose. I could not yet see the concrete creative path God designed...
Jenny Seylar
Sep 26, 20203 min read
Trusting God’s Will
When I really trust God’s will, I accept that God is able to see beyond my circumstances. God understands all that is at play in my life.
Karisa Moore
Sep 12, 20204 min read
Turning Our Eyes Towards Joy
My kids ran ahead of us through the tall prairie grass. Their arms were stretched out to the sides, praising God for his creation. I...
Jenny Seylar
Sep 5, 20204 min read
Unraveled
The minutes ticked away into hours, and I still did not hear back from my friend. It wasn’t long before my mind started to doubt.
Karisa Moore
Aug 22, 20203 min read
Stuck and Waiting for Rescue
Our vehicle was stuck halfway off the road. We should have easily pulled back onto the road after the emergency vehicle passed, but the...
Jenny Seylar
Aug 15, 20205 min read
After the Storm
I walked to the lobby and discovered that day had turned to night, and the trees outside were bowing under the power of the winds.
Karisa Moore
Aug 1, 20205 min read
Broken, But Still Made to Fly
God was showing off! Butterflies fluttered around me, landing gently on my shoulder and camera. Standing in awe in the middle of a field,...
Jenny Seylar
Jul 25, 20206 min read
Into the Light
Recently I found myself, for the second day in a row, lying prone on the living room floor. Tears soaked the pale carpet...
Karisa Moore
Jul 11, 20205 min read
Jesus's Love Replaces Hatred
I stood surrounded by a group of girls who were angrily taunting me. I knew nothing about them, and they knew little about me, save for...
Jenny Seylar
Jun 13, 20205 min read
In Spite of Me
When my husband and I headed into our first spring together as a married couple, I decided to plant a vegetable garden in the backyard. ...
Karisa Moore
May 30, 20205 min read
Stirred Up: Finding Emotional Direction
Sitting at my dining room table, I flipped through the real estate listings, longing to escape my house. It was as if the accumulated...
Jenny Seylar
May 23, 20204 min read
Friends for the Journey
“I am so glad to hear that!” cried my dear, sweet friend, grabbing me into a big hug. “I was worried about you!" Relief flooded her...
Barb Lownsbury
May 20, 20205 min read
Friendship Choices
A true friend is one of the greatest gifts we can be given on this earth. I’ve had periods in my life with few deep friendships, and...
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