Author Archives: Barbara

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… Okay, I admit it! I talk to myself all the time. I say, “Self, what did you come into this room to get?” I say that a lot. Sometimes I’ll … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… To be honest, I’m not big on “missions” and “mission statements.” To me the word “mission” sounds task oriented. Being a bit lazy, I tend to shy away from anything … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… My mother died when I was in my early twenties but I’ve never forgotten the tidbits of knowledge she passed down to me during my formative years and it fills … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… Our family likes to celebrate. If someone gets a new job, we celebrate. If someone gets a raise, we celebrate. We may not always celebrate a birthday or anniversary on … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… A few years ago my husband and I accompanied our grown children on a tour of Egypt. We spent a couple of days in Cairo where we rode camels to … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… October is designated as Clergy Appreciation Month. I’m not sure who comes up with these months, perhaps Hallmark. But hey, being part of the clergy via marriage, I won’t balk … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… I’ve always enjoyed hanging with the old folks. It’s a good thing, because I am now on a fast track to becoming one of them. In the south, rural areas … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… Some say old is always twenty years from the age you are. It’s a nice thought but I don’t think it’s accurate. I won’t lie to you. I don’t find … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… I thank God daily for our family. I can’t think of anything that brings me more joy unless it would be God Himself. We are not without problems; that’s for … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile….. A few years ago my cousin Brenda gave me a decorative tin bucket with a slotted lid. It’s labeled My Bucket List. It came with small pieces of paper for … Continue reading →