‘Afternoons With Joy’ Category Archive

Reconnecting in Your Marriage with Dr. Greg Smalley

There are so many reasons for a disconnect in your marriage. For me, we are new parents and struggling to find time and energy for each other. Once you start to feel like roommates, it’s hard to know where to start to get that deep connection back. Dr. Greg Smalley from Focus on the Family is a marriage expert. He is sharing in his new book “Reconnected: Moving from Roommates to Soulmates in Your Marriage”… … Continue reading

Finding Rest From Anxiety with Jon Seidl

If you are ready to find some rest from your anxiety, this conversation is for you! Jon Seidl is a professional storyteller who decided it was time to share his own story after being diagnosed with anxiety and OCD. Jon has worked with Kirk Cameron, Glen Beck, and even Chip Gaines. Jon’s #1 bestselling book, “Finding Rest: A Survivor’s Guide to Navigating the Valleys of Anxiety, Faith, and Life” shares the hope in a diagnosis… … Continue reading

7 Theme Songs for Your 2022 That Will Inspire Anyone

New Years resolutions come and go, but choosing a song for your year creates an anthem. Each one of these songs can be a prayer directly from you to God. See which one fits your current situation and dedicate it as your 2022 song of the year!   CeCe Winans “Believe For It” This is my personal theme song for 2022! If you want your trust in God to be strengthened, this is the song… … Continue reading

This Elderly Man’s Reaction to a Christmas Surprise Will Give You All the Christmas Feels

No one should spend Christmas alone, but Terrance has for the last 20 years! When he admitted this during a TV interview the community rallied to give him a Christmas he will not soon forget! My heart cannot take it that some people have no one to spend Christmas with and are not celebrated while I have so much family. The footage from this video alone inspired me to text my husband and ask him… … Continue reading

3 Tips for Surviving Christmas with the In-Laws From a Marriage Expert

Christmas with your in-laws can be wonderful and hard all at the same time. I adore my in-laws and yet, I can still sometimes feel like an outsider at family gatherings where traditions that are new to me are present. Dr. Greg Smalley from Focus on the Family is a marriage expert who unpacks the 3 keys to an awesome Christmas with your in-laws in my latest podcast. Scroll down to listen to the full… … Continue reading

3 Ways to Add Joy Back Into Your Christmas

We finally get to have a Christmas together again, and yet…the stress has not gone away. Whether you are overwhelmed, not feeling it, or even grieving this Christmas, God is sharing an invitation with you to experience His peace and presence. Christmas at it’s core is not about the decorating, parties, gifts, or even the goodwill that is shared. Christmas is about the God of the Universe being so crazy in love with you that… … Continue reading

The Perfect Holiday Gift For Each Enneagram Type

The Enneagram is a tool to define different personality types by assigning a number (1-9) to each type. Since gift buying is so personal, I hope this tool helps you understand the kind of gift that would be best for each unique personality type. If your loved one does not know their enneagram type there are plenty of free tests they can take online to figure it out. Please comment with your enneagram number and… … Continue reading

Hilarious Turkey Day Cooking Disasters You Can Now Avoid

Thanksgiving is the holiday surrounding food! If you are not an experienced cook, things can go bad so quickly! My mom once used too small of a pan for our turkey causing the juices to overflow into the oven and starting a fire in our tiny WV home! (YIKES!) Check out these hilarious stories that people like you shared that will help you know what at avoid in the kitchen this thanksgiving!   “One time… … Continue reading