photo © 2007 ahmed IBN-LAHOUCINE | more info (via: Wylio) My husband gasped. “Joy. You won’t believe what I just read.” I stop writing and look at him. He never talks like that. “What?” “I was just checking out this church’s website. The head pastor’s bio starts with ‘___ is the best pastor in the…

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I drag down the hall, mind still huddled under covers, body reluctantly vertical. Fumble with coffee pot, count scoops of ground morning comfort, then lean against the counter as perked drops fill the carafe. Slowly, eyes focus on the counter. It is obscured by the flotsam and jetsam of Sunday School papers, memory verses, book…

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It’s spring, with all the violent fickle weather that comes with a changing season. We are thankful we were spared the violent storms that hit the south this weekend, but we did have our share of rain and wind. Despite the ups and downs, we were still able to enjoy some nice days and always,…

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Last week I tried memoir; this week I’m attempting fiction. I’ve read it, but I haven’t written any fiction since 3rd grade when I wrote about Lady Cordelia in a little purple spiral-bound notebook. The writing prompt comes courtesy of The Red Dress blog, where I’m linking up today. *** photo © 2009 Chris Willis…

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This weeks’ Faith Jam topic is very broad — share something new you’re learning in your walk with Jesus. I immediately thought of “hesed.” Rather than write something new, I thought I’d share a story I wrote about hesed for Deeper Story last week. photo © 2006 Anil kumar | more info (via: Wylio)She propped…

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Did you notice that Joy in This Journey has two new sponsors in the left sidebar? I am very excited — their contributions help cover my hosting costs (websites aren’t free) and travel expenses for The Relevant Conference. I am thrilled to support each of these home-based or small businesses. I’m not a salesperson, and…

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