Monthly Archives: November 2020

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… When I first started writing, about a hundred years ago, I learned quickly that the writer’s life was full of rejections. Of course, I was in good company. Zane Gray … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… When Thanksgiving comes around each year, it’s a great reminder to give thanks. Psalm 92:1-4 says, “It is good to give thanks to the Lord, and to sing praises to … Continue reading →

A Journal of Joy: Things that make my heart smile… When someone says something genuinely nice about me—something they really feel—I glow. It can put me in a good mood for days. By the same token, an unkind word can … Continue reading →

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 →