Category Archives: Joy

Water your own grass

Posted on May 22, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus” — 1 Thessalonians 5:18. “I am calling you to a life of thankfulness. I want all your moments to be punctuated with thanksgiving” — Jesus … Continue reading →

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From Tears of Sorrow to Tears of Joy

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

One word that described my mother would be “Encourager.” My Mom was my biggest cheerleader. If she only knew how far I’ve come along with my dream of writing and publishing … she’d be waving those imaginary pom-poms and saying, … Continue reading →

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Share your story

Posted on April 10, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“But we have this treasure in jars of clay to show that this all-surpassing power is from God and not from us” — 2 Corinthians 4:7. God gave each of us a message, a song, and a story in our … Continue reading →

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Focus on what you do have

Posted on April 6, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

When you focus on what you don’t have or on situations that displease you, your mind also becomes darkened – #JesusCalling. Rather, offer “the sacrifice of thanksgiving and call upon the name of the Lord” – Psalm 116:17 (NKJV).    … Continue reading →

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Spring: it’s just around the corner now!

Posted on March 30, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

Finches display yellow once again Spring is close at hand Winter passes Have no fear Hang on   Put winter garb away Sun shines radiantly Vibrant color palettes replace Dismal gray Our God truly reigns!

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Broken, yet chosen

Posted on March 13, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

  Recently my husband and I had the opportunity to travel south. One of my favorite pastimes is to look for shells while walking the beach. Each shell’s intricacies never cease to amaze me. Some portray wholeness Others appear broken … Continue reading →

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Seek Rest for your Soul

Posted on March 6, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Go somewhere fear told you you couldn’t go. Find your edge and push it. Speak that truth. Joseph Campbell said, ‘The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure you seek.’ The treasure is growth, risk’s reward. Turns out the … Continue reading →

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Endless circle

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Will it hurt?” I ask He casually remarks, “Hopefully not; I’ve done this before.” “Well, this is my first time.” “Your finger’s quite swollen and red.” “Yes, it was injured.” A special tool Slices back and forth Vise grips pull … Continue reading →

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Comfort one another

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the … Continue reading →

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Fashion Tip of the day

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Teresa Lasher

“I am overwhelmed with joy in the Lord my God! For he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation and draped me in a robe of righteousness. I am like a bridegroom in his wedding suit or a bride … Continue reading →

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