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2 Ways to Keep the Joy of the Lord This Christmas | EP 24

2 Ways to Keep the Joy of the Lord This Christmas | EP 24

Have circumstances beyond your control threatened to steal your joy this Christmas? Grief, broken relationships, finances, and more can affect our ability to feel the joy of the Lord during the Christmas season, but there is hope through Jesus. In today’s episode, Carmen and Kristine share ways we can keep the joy of the Lord at Christmastime and throughout the year. They tell about their own experiences and point to what God’s Word says about…

How to Flourish Where it Matters | EP20

How to Flourish Where it Matters | EP20

In Episode 20, Carmen gives us two secrets to live happy, and the benefits of taking the writer of Psalm One’s advice. Verses:Psalm 1:1-6 The Beatitudes: Matthew 5:1-12 Our prayer: Dear Lord, Why does happiness seem to elude us at times? Life is hard, and we forget that true happiness is in our relationship with You. We want a lot of sunshine and flowers, but those rainy days come, and our hearts get water-logged and…

Finding Joy While We Wait | EP07

Finding Joy While We Wait | EP07

Do you struggle to find joy while you wait? And why does waiting feel so much like punishment? In this episode, let’s discuss how waiting is hard and some encouraging truths from God’s Word about finding joy while we wait. Links, Verses, and Points to Ponder: Verses mentioned: Psalm 27:14Philippians 4:11, 13Romans 8:28Mark 9:24Psalm 5:11Romans 15:13 Joy Scripture List: https://carmenhorne.com/joy-scripture-writing-list/ Scriptural Declaration: You will rejoice in God because you take refuge in Him. God’s protection will…

Pondering the Birth of Jesus

Pondering the Birth of Jesus

Hey friends, welcome Ellen Chauvin to our porch. I wrote for her a few weeks ago, Learning to Listen. Hop over there to remind yourself of how Ellen and I met. Ellen has an amazing Christmas e-book that she is gifting to her subscribers and she wants to offer it to Y’all too.  Ellen is a joy to be with and a steady, calm voice to my heart when I need it. Enjoy the words she has…