How to Keep Your Smartphone From Running Your LifeJoy here: I tend to impulsively check my social media all throughout the day. It ends up controlling me instead of me controlling it! These 6 tips on being intentional with your time spent on technology have really made me think. I am going to make new habits that include some of these tips so that my phone is a good addition to my life, but doesn’t… … Continue reading
Meet my friend, Carlos!Today kicks off a new show on WAY-FM “Afternoons with Carlos and Joy!” Carlos is an awesome addition to the WAY-FM team! We couldn’t be more different, but we’ve already become fast friends. He has an amazing blend of life experiences that I have not had and his outlook on faith is engaging and exciting. He just moved here from Texas and is so excited to get to hang with you on WAY-FM.… … Continue reading
On behalf of the church, I’m sorry. This is what I wrote to a friend last night. I never thought I would need to apologize on behalf of the body of Christ but yesterday it was necessary. One of my old friends, (we’ll call him Steven), has walked away from Christianity. Steven looks at it as anti-intellectual and shared that he grew up in a church where he was never allowed to pose seriously questions… … Continue reading
The Best Parts Of Fruits And Veggies You’re Not Eating (But Should Be)Ok, FINE. I don’t eat enough fruits or vegetables, but you probably don’t either! That’s why this article is so exciting to me. It says if we ate all the parts of the fruits and vegetables that we ACTUALLY do eat, we may not need as many! Yes, it sounds a bit nasty, but read on. I might actually try this! … Continue reading
What You Need to Know About Your Pastor”I don’t need to encourage my pastor, there are plenty of other people to do that!” Have you ever heard this statement? Or even thought it yourself? I have and I should know better. I grew up in the Christian bubble. My dad is still a pastor to this day so I know the ins and outs of the local church like no one else. I have watched… … Continue reading
Mom and Dad Thanks For….When you think back to your childhood, there where probably countless things that your parents made you do that you hated! I was in charge of doing the family dishes as a little girl and I complained probably EVERY night! I remember trying to cram so many things into the dishwasher that I almost broke it because I loathed hand washing dishes and still do to this day! However, I’m thankful… … Continue reading
I’ve even gone on a Sunday and sat in the drive through wondering why no one was waiting on me… … Continue reading
Trusting God during the storms of life. This is Katie and her husband. They are faithful WAY-FM listeners. I met them at a WAY-FM show this weekend and Katie shared that WAY-FM was her lifeline a few years ago when she was diagnosed with cancer. She is so young, so full of life, I can’t imagine how hard that time was when she learned that she had to battle such a deadly disease. She said… … Continue reading
10 Things We Should Stop Posting on Facebook!Facebook has been getting on my nerves recently. Have you ever been scrolling through your news feed when you suddenly read something you never wanted to know about someone? Yep, me too! So many people are using it to share things that they should probably keep to themselves. I’m not saying that I’ve never done this, but I am trying to be better. Are you currently wondering if… … Continue reading
You know that moment when you are upset and you just DON’T want to talk about it. That is how I felt this morning when Wally started harassing me and demanding to know what was wrong with me. My valiant co-worker Bekah came to my rescue in an unexpected way and distracted Wally by slapping him upside the head. I think she is my best friend now! Please enjoy this video reenactment.(Source: https://www.youtube.com/) … Continue reading
