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Dancing in Step: Learning to Lead, Learning to Follow

I grew up in a family that loved to dance. There was something beautiful about watching the rhythm, the movement, and the connection between two people moving as one. But even as a child, I learned something important—something that went far beyond the dance floor. In every dance, someone has to lead, and someone has to follow. The leader’s role is to guide—to stay in rhythm with the music, to anticipate the next step, and to gently signal where the dance is going. The follower’s […]

https://choosejoyadventure.wordpress.com/2026/05/12/dancing-in-step-learning-to-lead-learning-to-follow/

By Grace Alone: The Power of Abiding

My sister Sara had this By Grace Alone necklace, pictured above, and she also gifted me one. Grace is the power of God to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. She wanted us both to remember that when life feels out of control, we shouldn't try to control it. We should surrender it to God, who is in control. What I have found is that the harder I try to control a situation, the more anxiety and fear control me. But when I let go and let God control the outcomes, I feel His perfect […]

https://choosejoyadventure.wordpress.com/2026/04/28/by-grace-alone-the-power-of-abiding/

Persistence in Prayer: When You Won’t Let Go

There is a kind of prayer that is polite… and then there is the kind of prayer that wrestles. The prayers that often change us—and sometimes even our circumstances—are not the casual, passing words we whisper in comfort. They are the persistent, unrelenting cries of a heart that refuses to let go of God. Many of the blessings we experience in this life come from that kind of prayer. It is a prayer that presses in, endures, and wrestles through the silence. In Scripture, we see this […]

https://choosejoyadventure.wordpress.com/2026/04/21/persistence-in-prayer-when-you-wont-let-go/

My Truth vs. God’s Truth

Who Is Writing Your Story? In today’s culture, we hear the phrase “my truth” everywhere. It’s often used as a way to validate personal experiences, emotions, and perspectives. While our experiences matter, there’s a deeper question we must ask as believers: Is my truth aligned with God’s truth? Because there is a difference. “My truth” is often shaped by our experiences. Our wounds, disappointments, and insecurities influence it. It is also shaped by the lies we’ve […]

https://choosejoyadventure.wordpress.com/2026/04/14/my-truth-vs-gods-truth/

Choosing Joy Does Not Negate Sadness

Finding God’s presence in both tears and praise There is a misunderstanding that often slips into Christian life—the belief that if we are truly choosing joy, we should not feel sadness. We may think that joy means smiling through everything, staying positive no matter what, and never letting grief show. But that is not the kind of joy God invites us into. Choosing joy does not mean denying pain.Choosing joy means inviting God into it. Joy and sorrow can exist at the same time. This […]

https://choosejoyadventure.wordpress.com/2026/04/07/choosing-joy-does-not-negate-sadness/

Even a Donkey Has a Purpose

As we prepare our hearts for Easter, we often focus on the cross, the empty tomb, and the overwhelming victory of Jesus. But tucked into the beginning of this story is a quiet, humble reminder: God uses everything for His purpose… even a donkey. In the days leading up to the crucifixion, Jesus sends His disciples to find a colt—a young donkey that had never been ridden (Luke 19:30–35). This wasn’t random. This wasn’t convenience. This was intentional. It was prophecy being […]

https://choosejoyadventure.wordpress.com/2026/04/03/even-a-donkey-has-a-purpose/

Catch and Release — Choose Joy Adventure

One of the things I love about my Choose Joy Adventure is that it reminds me life with God is not a straight path — it’s a journey. Sometimes it feels like a peaceful walk along the shore… and other times it feels like standing at the edge of the water, holding something I worked hard to catch, knowing God is asking me to release it. “Catch and release” is a phrase often used in fishing. There are places and times where, after you catch a fish, you are required to release it back […]

https://choosejoyadventure.wordpress.com/2026/03/31/catch-and-release-choose-joy-adventure/

Perfect Love Casts Out Fear

Fear has a quiet way of slipping into our decisions. Sometimes it sounds like wisdom. Sometimes it disguises itself as caution. Sometimes it simply whispers, “What if this goes wrong?” Before we realize it, fear is shaping how we respond, how we plan, and even how we see ourselves. But Scripture offers a powerful truth about fear. In 1 John 4:18, we read:“There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made […]

https://choosejoyadventure.wordpress.com/2026/03/24/perfect-love-casts-out-fear/