Co-authored with Pam Farrel this 30 week devotional shares true stories about the impact of joy. Joy is a gift of the Holy Spirit that increases as we give thanks, rejoice, and choose joy as we trust God knows best. Stories reveal the wonder of what happens when we rely on Jesus, and sprinkle joy in lives of others. Both authors faced many challenges in life even as they wrote the book, but joy always prevailed. Discover where people found joy in the midst of category 4 hurricanes, coming out of a coma, nearly penniless, a grandmother's terminal illness, while building a monumental church,...
Posted by Karen Whiting on 10/12/2023
28 Days of Praising My Savior - with joy, laughter and gladness! There is probably no other time period in a woman’s life when her emotions carry her from anger to apathy; joy to jealousy or peace to panic more rapidly than the 28 days of highs and lows in the Pre-Menstrual Cycle. And for those of you who have already hit instantaneous menopause via that hysterectomy or who are already there due to God’s natural physical path for our bodies, you can attest to the fact that with menopause also comes similar hormonal changes, hot-flashes, cravings and emotional roller coasters....
Posted by Karen McCracken on 10/06/2023
When was the last time you felt refreshed or focused despite your ever-growing ideas and to-do list? Sometimes I dream of these moments. Usually it involves me on a tropical beach or hiking up a mountain. Then I wake up. Maybe you can relate. Your ideas are many and your life is full. You have purpose, plans and projects, but there is so much to do and so little time. You know the dream is real, but so is the struggle. Friend, it’s time for a powerful pause and it can happen from the oh-so exotic location of your bed, office or kitchen. In this 31-day...
Posted by Tiffany Jo Baker on 09/14/2023
If you are struggling with grief, know you are not alone. Scripture is filled with examples of people who experienced the death of someone they held dear. Whether your loss was recent or not, God is able to comfort you. This five-day devotional plan will remind you of His care for those who grieve and mourn. ...
Posted by Katherine Barner on 09/14/2023
" The weary world rejoices! " God gave Christine Trimpe these words during a difficult season, inspiring her to go deeper with her study of joy. What she learned was life-changing: God's joy is more than abundant and carries us through our darkest trials and tribulations. Seek joy, and you will find it! Countdown to Christmas in the Gospel of Luke with this 25-day advent devotional to discover the joy of the Lord despite difficult circumstances. In this joy-seeking journey, you will: • Experience the transformative...
Posted by Christine Trimpe on 08/10/2023
Get to know the local girl who champions other local girls to tell their stories! Interview with Kris King, visionary behind Sparks of Joy devotional books who loves bringing gals together in collaboration! ...
Posted by Kris King on 08/10/2023
Sparks of Joy, Too is a devotional compilation featuring 14 women from Lubbock, TX! Life can be challenging but we can have faith despite our fear! 50 stories that will warm your heart and give you pause to consider how God has helped you find and use your faith- a spark of joy- to handle your most challenging fears. ...
Posted by Kris King on 08/09/2023
Sparks of Joy is a devotional compilation featuring 7 women from Lubbock, TX! Life can be challenging but there is hope despite our heartaches! 35 stories that will warm your heart and give you pause to consider how God has helped you find hope- a spark of joy- in your most challenging heartaches. ...
Posted by Kris King on 08/09/2023
Are you or someone you know grappling with the heavy burden of grief after a profound loss? Discover hope, healing, and spiritual guidance in the Award Winning book, authored by the renowned Christian speaker Katherine Barner. Embrace the Journey of Healing: In this heartfelt book, Katherine Barner offers a compassionate and faith-based perspective on navigating the tumultuous waters of grief. Drawing from her own experiences and a deep well of spiritual wisdom, she provides invaluable insights and practical tips to help you find solace, strength, and renewal in your grief journey. Find Comfort...
Posted by Katherine Barner on 08/02/2023
This 30-day devotional is the companion to Reconnect by Joan E. Murray Is it the desire of your heart to have a greater relationship and deeper intimacy with God? Do you long to connect to Him in a more powerful way? If the deep longing of your heart is to feel the same love and devotion to Him, as when you first met, then I invite you to reconnect to Him today through the pages of this book. Reconnect invites you to look closely at your heart to reassess your relationship with God. It challenges you to examine your level of commitment, devotion, and steadfastness to His plans. You will...
Posted by Joan E. Murray on 06/20/2023
This 30 Day Devotional is a companion to the book You Can TRUST Him by Joan E. Murray. Do you have difficulty trusting some people? How about God? Can you really trust Him? Have you ever asked yourself why it is so hard to TRUST? There are many of us who struggle with trusting others. One of the reasons for this is that often, the people we trusted to watch over and care for us; failed us. Their abandonment left deep wounds and scars in our souls. As a result, some of us believe that just like these people, God cannot be trusted. You Can Trust Him is an in-depth journey into inspirational,...
Posted by Joan E. Murray on 06/20/2023
Watch Peg's brief devotion about praying throughout your day. There are many ways to integrate God's presence throughout our day, and like 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18 says-pray unceasingly. ...
Posted by Peg Arnold on 06/19/2023
