A Mustard Seed
About five years ago, I was at a major and unexpected crossroads. I had some extremely tough decisions to make because of several tragic...
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Jars of Joy
Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Jun 6, 2021
- 2 min
Pink Whirlybirds
My oldest granddaughter turned four recently. First, I can hardly believe how fast she is growing up. Second, since when does time fly by...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- May 28, 2021
- 2 min
Psalm 23 (Part 3)
Last week, in Part 2 of Psalm 23, I wrote briefly about my experience with spiritual and relational manipulation. It has been one of the...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- May 24, 2021
- 3 min
Psalm 23 (Part 2)
While in Florida worshiping at a local church, a guest pastor who teaches new pastors, preached on several passages of Scripture,...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- May 7, 2021
- 2 min
Psalm 23
(Part 1) Years ago, while fleeing from a dangerous relationship, I cried out to God to rescue me. I remember opening my little travel...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Apr 23, 2021
- 2 min
No Tickets
My daughter and I attended a Ladies Spring Banquet last week. Masses of budding flowers cascading around a fountain greeting us at the...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Apr 15, 2021
- 2 min
I'm Right, You're wrong, shut up
I’m finding that many people, institutions, and organizations subscribe to the title of this devotion in one way or another. Of course,...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Apr 1, 2021
- 2 min
It's already done
“I’m not following him!” the little girl exclaimed as she looked up at a picture of a bloody Jesus hanging on the cross. Her mom beat...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Mar 24, 2021
- 2 min
Pass over
Emmie and Fi were hanging out at my place recently. Fi is learning to crawl and Emmie is a caring big sister. If you’re a grandparent,...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Mar 18, 2021
- 2 min
happy st. patrick's day!
I stopped in to pick up some things from my daughter’s home on March 17th, and my little Emmie was dressed in green for preschool. She...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Mar 11, 2021
- 1 min
i love you
The other night while Emmie was getting tucked in her big girl bunkbed at Gigi’s house, she asked to read five books before turning out...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Mar 6, 2021
- 2 min
Raising Kids
Having two children under the age of four can be challenging! No, let me rephrase that. “Having children is challenging.” My daughter and...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Feb 25, 2021
- 2 min
At least he got out of the boat!
The Bible records that Jesus provided supper for five thousand plus folks using five loaves of bread and two fish. After everyone ate...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Feb 20, 2021
- 2 min
Healthy change
While faced with extremely challenging circumstances, I made some difficult decisions. As a result, I gave up multiple unhealthy and...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Feb 11, 2021
- 2 min
Innocence of a Child
She twirled around making her dress float above her winter boots. She insisted on having her hair long and loose, definitely not in a...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Feb 6, 2021
- 2 min
You look familiar
Travel has been part of my life since I was a young child. My folks were missionaries in Brasil, and after we moved back to Punxsutawney...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Jan 30, 2021
- 2 min
good news
“Challenging, scary, wicked tough season.” These are some of the words I hear describing 2020 and early 2021. Separation, confusion,...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Jan 21, 2021
- 1 min
Where I Put my trust
I wept when I found out about the assault on the Capitol Building of the United States. It’s hard to grasp the direction things are going...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Jan 7, 2021
- 2 min
Let Me tell you a story
I’ve read through the Bible several times in my fifty plus years. Every time I do, I get my eyes, ears, and heart opened on a deeper...
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Lisa's Jars of Joy
- Dec 16, 2020
- 2 min
light the night
The days are getting shorter as winter throws its cape around us. Recently, while driving at dusk through a little town in Vermont, I...
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