Category Archives: Joy

My New Album is Now Here!

How are you doing this summer? I’m encouraged by God’s faithfulness to me, and the journey He has been taking me on of encountering more of His incredible love. And part of that journey has led to my new album, which is now here! It’s called Your Love Says ‘Come’, because it’s come from aContinue reading “My New Album is Now Here!”

Forgetting… and Remembering His Love

Do you ever struggle to remember something really important, that could really help? I’ve been a bit anxious this past week. I’ve been a bit busy doing various different things lately, and not having enough quiet head space can bubble over into a bit of background anxiety. Head quietly swirling with things to worry about,Continue reading “Forgetting… and Remembering His Love”

What if You Could Replace the Stress of the To Do List With Something Better?

Can you relate to the stress of the running to do list? The other day, I tuned in to what was going on in my head… which was, to be honest, stressing me out. A running to do list! Pressure about what I needed to get done. Worry about upcoming jobs that felt a bitContinue reading “What if You Could Replace the Stress of the To Do List With Something Better?”

Responding to Perfectionism

Wow, it’s a long time since I’ve blogged! Life’s been busy. God surprised me, and I started recording some more songs. But God’s been encouraging me, and this is a great place to share. So can I share with you about one of those lessons? Do you ever live drained by the weight of tryingContinue reading “Responding to Perfectionism”

The Hope of Spring

How do you feel about spring? I love it! It fills me with such joy to see the first snowdrop… the first daffodil… to hear the birds sing… After the long, dark days of winter, though it comes gradually, spring keeps coming… and it feels like such a gift. Below is a poem I wrote one spring, whenContinue reading “The Hope of Spring”

The True Source of Joy This Christmas

Where do you try to find joy at Christmas? In family? In friends? In parties? In gifts? The Lord has been reminding me of something so very precious: the greatest Gift of all is God. In the presence of God, we find all our hearts are truly craving for. And Christmas is an amazing reminderContinue reading “The True Source of Joy This Christmas”

A Moment of Peace in a Crazy World

Do you ever get stressed out by life in this crazy world? I sure do! I thought I’d share another poem I wrote about peace. Sometimes, in all the craziness  of life, you catch a moment where you can breathe; when you can glimpse beauty; where you can find deep, wholesome rest in the knowledgeContinue reading “A Moment of Peace in a Crazy World”

Why Life Doesn’t Have to be So Heavy

Do you know what it is to live often tense; often anxious? I sure do! The Lord has been showing me recently (again) that, the more I know I am loved, the more anxiety can fall away. I so often worry: living tense; inwardly fretful; hyper-vigilant. But I am His child. I am forgiven; accepted;Continue reading “Why Life Doesn’t Have to be So Heavy”