Some of us must choose joy each day. Given the state of the world, it may feel challenging to find something to be joyful about, but that isn’t true. There are still so many things in life in which to find joy. Today, I want to share Six Ways to Cultivate Joy In A Challenging World.

The weather can be unpredictable where I live. One day, I took my daughter to a terrarium-making workshop at a coffee shop about 20 minutes from home. When we arrived, the sun was shining, and the temperature hovered around 50 degrees.

It’s a goal of mine to read the Bible every day. Most of the time, I do, but that only came after I created a reading habit and understood why I was reading it. Today I want to share some tips that may help you create a Bible-reading habit and read the Bible more consistently.

We live in a time when it’s become socially acceptable to cut people off without explanation, also known as ghosting. It’s often promoted as a way to set boundaries with those who are deemed unworthy of continued access.

At times, the world can feel out of control and chaotic. So, I’ve learned that I must protect my inner peace as much as possible, especially as someone who experiences anxiety. This is not to say I ignore what’s happening in the world and forget about everyone struggling.

Growing up in the 1980s and 1990s, we didn’t have cell phones, the internet, or email. If we wanted to talk to a friend, we had to call them from a home phone, find a pay phone, or show up at their house and knock.

Sometimes, we find ourselves having to make a decision about something but are unsure what to do. We ask God for direction, but we feel he has gone silent. This can be frustrating and make us feel alone in our decisions. I’ve been there. But I’ve found some things that help me hear God’s voice more clearly

We’ve all had a day or two when we’ve felt invisible. Maybe someone waved in our direction, and we waved back, only to realize they were greeting the person behind us. Or maybe we were cut off in traffic, or skipped in a line, as if we simply weren’t there.

If you’re a believer and you’re questioning your faith because you don’t know where you fit in the current Christian culture, because your beliefs don’t seem to fit anywhere, open your Bible. Let me explain…