You can stream Mandisa’s Celebration of Life service Saturday morning at 11am CST here. More details: If you haven’t already heard the news, our beloved friend and WayFM artist, Mandisa passed away on Thursday. Most people know Mandisa from her amazing songs, “Good Morning,” “Overcomer,” and “Stronger.” When I heard, I immediately thought about a special moment I once shared with her. “Ladies, can you come over here and help me pray for Joy?” I… … Continue reading
Tara-Leigh Cobble from the @TheBibleRecap podcast accidentally started a whole movement encouraging others to read the Bible more. She shares how she first found a passion for reading God’s word, who is her least favorite Bible character, and why daily reading is truly the key to finding lasting joy. I’ve never heard anyone talk about the Bible like Tara-Leigh. Beware, you may be inspired to pick up your Bible more just like I was! … Continue reading
Since the pandemic years ago, so many of us have dealt with feelings of isolation. Community can be hard to find for kids and adults alike. The issues is that children do not always have the language to express a feeling as heavy as loneliness. Author Max Lucado is out to fix that with his new book “Just In Case You Ever Feel Alone.” What I love most about Lucado’s books is how the message… … Continue reading
Loving your partner well is as easy as learning what fills their emotional cup the most and focusing on that. We all have primary and secondary love languages. If you want to discover what yours is then take the free quiz. Words of Affirmation 1. Write a letter telling them just how much they mean to you. This is actually what I am choosing to do for my husband this year since words mean the… … Continue reading
What was I made for? Joy here and that is a question we all ask at some point in our lives. The search for meaning in this life is so powerful that its description in Billie Eilish’s song, “What Was I Made For,” united people all over the world. The song is featured in the Barbie movie and just won a Golden Globe. Truly, the song is hauntingly beautiful, but also incredibly sad. I couldn’t… … Continue reading
A few years ago a listener heard Joy sharing about the Christmas gift she always wanted but never got: an American Girl Doll named Samantha. Right before Christmas a mysterious box arrived at the radio station and the tears started flowing! It was a Christmas miracle! … Continue reading
You may know artist Anne Wilson from her incredible song “My Jesus.” What you may not know is that she lost her brother Jacob in a tragic car accident in 2017. It forever changed her family and her future. She sang in public for the first time at his funeral and God called her to use her voice for Him. In an episode of the “Holy Mess Podcast” Anne shared that Christmas is one of… … Continue reading
You may have heard the new song from Caleb and John called “Hallelujah Feeling!” Now hear the heart behind this feel good song and how they sing it night after night on tour even on the tough days. … Continue reading
Michael W. Smith wrote a book all about his father so we decided to quiz him to see how many famous TV dads he knows! The perfect person to play against Michael is my very own dad and super fan, Bruce. … Continue reading
We just didn’t know! That is what my husband and I said when we made a huge mistake on a road trip and stopped at a hotel around midnight with my toddler. We expected him to stay asleep and transfer seamlessly into the hotel room. As many parents have now told us, this was delusional! Kids gets so excited when they arrive in a new place. The second he opened his eyes he was totally… … Continue reading
