Reflections of a Work-in-Progress Mom
Hospitality. This word can bring up all sorts of feelings for people. Some people jump at the opportunity to invite others to an event or gathering big or small. Some people love attending soirees and potlucks big and small. You may have people who run away and get scared at the thought of having someone Read More …
I frequently have friends ask me what I’m reading or what I recommend, so hopefully, these posts are helpful in giving you some ideas. If there’s a certain topic you’re looking for, let me know and I’ll see if I can direct you to a book. 🙂 UPDATE: Here’s My 2018 Book List >>> joycemoy.com/booklist2018 (monthly lists Read More …
In Why Her?, Nicki Koziarz asks the question that many of us ask as the title states – Why Her? I don’t doubt it was a challenge decades ago knowing that everyone raves about your friend’s casserole or you see the lovely roses in your neighbor’s carefully curated garden, but now we “contend” with millions of Read More …
You’ve probably heard me talk about rest more than once and I’ll probably talk about it some more. Why? Because it’s important. Jesus taught it and He also modeled it for us. I think our society needs to rethink what rest looks like. Rest doesn’t equate to laziness. I’m hearing this conversation more and more Read More …
When you were younger, were you asked, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” If you were, what was your answer? (Here’s Melody’s response in My Shifting Dreams.) Was it something that was glamorous or did it require lots of challenges? Did you want to do something where you were comfy pursuing Read More …
There are quite a few lessons I have learned since starting our “clutter free” journey. Here are two recent ones: When you have less stuff… There are fewer things to clean. There are fewer places for bugs to live. Now, I’m not saying your house will be bug-less. I heard some say we need bugs in Read More …
I frequently have friends ask me what I’m reading or what I recommend, so hopefully, these posts are helpful in giving you some ideas. If there’s a certain topic you’re looking for, let me know and I’ll see if I can direct you to a book. 🙂 UPDATE: Here’s My 2018 Book List >>> joycemoy.com/booklist2018 (monthly lists Read More …
I still don’t consider myself an auditory learner but since I’m a lifelong learner and there is only so much time, I have found podcasts to be a great way to acquire new knowledge. I don’t always catch everything that is said if I’m listening while doing something else, but it’s a start. One of Read More …
Have you completed 18,519 tasks in a day only to find out you haven’t really accomplished anything? This is how I feel on most days. There’s no doubt I do A LOT most days, but did I do what God has gifted me to do, did I do what I am passionate about? (Yes, I Read More …
*Note: This post may contain affiliate links. Read my disclosure policy here. Okay, y’all are going to have to buy these books so we can swap or I’m going to have to increase my book budget. Just kidding, I don’t have a book budget, but just sayin’… I still have books on My 2018 Book Read More …