I Don't know
Having lived on the earth for over half a century, I understand more clearly how much I don’t know. When I was in my 20’s, I believed I...
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Lisa's
Jars of Joy
Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Jan 10, 2022
- 2 min
Streams in the Desert
Sitting quietly in the light of my small Christmas tree on New Year’s Eve, I reflected on the year that was passing and the New Year to...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Dec 17, 2021
- 2 min
Manger Menagerie
Three stuffed and soft Kings sit on my table surrounding baby Jesus, Mary, Joseph, and a little white sheep with a bell around its neck....
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Dec 12, 2021
- 2 min
Priorities
My girls and I took a trip to Punxsutawney this December. Traveling for eight hours with a one year-old and a four-year-old takes courage...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
Thanks Giving!
“Sing, Gigi!” Emmie exclaimed. “Sing, Jesus loves Mommy and Daddy and Gigi and JoeJoe and Shamus and Bucky.” I sang softly as we rocked...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Nov 14, 2021
- 1 min
A Curious Friendship
A curious series of extraordinary events led me to a friendship I wasn’t expecting. Merriam Webster.com defines curious as “strange,...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
Just Jesus
I’m often confronted with life situations where an answer is not readily available or apparent. When this happens, I look to Jesus. Just...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Oct 30, 2021
- 2 min
Aging Beauty
I’m a big fan of the Airbnb platform. Recently, the kids and I rented a home in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. It had been updated and was one...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Oct 14, 2021
- 2 min
Special Place in God's heart
The dashboard light in my truck came on and a warning bell sounded that the left rear tire was very low on air. I was on my way to my...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Oct 1, 2021
- 2 min
Apple Season
To celebrate Fiona’s first birthday, we headed to Wellwood Orchards in Springfield, Vermont. Rows and rows of trees were loaded with...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Sep 27, 2021
- 2 min
Brave and Strong
Last Sunday, my four year old granddaughter and I were watching planes land and take off. It was a gorgeous sunny day with signs of early...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Sep 16, 2021
- 2 min
Faithful, Loving Friend
More than a dozen years ago, the Lord laid it on my heart to write devotions on a weekly basis. I enjoy this writing process; capturing...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Aug 31, 2021
- 1 min
Sunrise Joy
On a recent family vacation to the beach, my oldest granddaughter and I watched the sunrise on several mornings. The horizon would get...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Aug 25, 2021
- 1 min
Hope-full
A friend gave me the book, “Jesus Today,” written by Sarah Young. Ms. Young’s devotion to God is deeply apparent. She wrote this book of...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Aug 15, 2021
- 2 min
A Wandering Time
When my daughter was in high school, she wore a t-shirt that said, Not all who wander are lost. I wouldn’t let her wear it because I told...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Aug 2, 2021
- 2 min
Sweeping Floors
My current work involves hospitality. Since this business hosts many groups of people, we go through vacuums at a brisk pace. This week,...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Jul 27, 2021
- 2 min
Real Faith
The story is told of Will Rogers who came to his comedian friend, Eddie Cantor, for advice. Will wanted to make some important changes in...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Jul 17, 2021
- 2 min
Average Joe
My daughter and son in law recently re-planted her dad’s gravestone site. It was overgrown and needed a fresh makeover. The results are...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Jul 1, 2021
- 2 min
Embrace Who You Are in Christ
One of the most important lessons I’ve learned over the past five years is to celebrate and embrace the person God made me to be. It’s...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Jun 26, 2021
- 2 min
A Princess Crown
“That’s a beautiful picture Emmie! Is it a big spider?” “No, Gigi, it’s not a spider. It’s me!” “Oh,” I replied. “Well, I love your hair...
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