In her weekly Joy for the Journey blog, Carol McLeod shares honest stories, biblical reflections, and heartfelt encouragement to help you navigate life’s ups and downs with faith. Whether you’re walking through transition, heartache, or celebration, this blog invites you to discover lasting joy in Christ.
Spitting Out Seaweed
God is a pursuer, and He will track you down with creative resolve and unimaginable wit.
Show the Love
Allow yourself to find fulfillment in the heart of the One Who knows you best and loves you the most.
A Prayer for the Unborn
“Father, I come to You in Jesus’ Name today with a broken heart… my heart is broken over the laws that have just been passed in New York State concerning the lives of innocent babies.”
Fresh Vision
I decided to change “me” and to then see what would happen to my January. I decided to think differently … and to anticipate differently … and to process differently.
The Greatest Call
I know, deep within my heart that the greatest call of my life is to be not to do. I am called to be like Jesus in every season and in every situation.
Here I come!
I must choose not just to turn a calendar page – but I must turn the pages of my heart and mind as well toward all God has for me in 2019. Fill me with wonder again, Lord!
Where did Christmas go?
The stockings have been hung by the chimney with care … and have been emptied by eager little hands.
The Message of Christmas
I deeply desire for the message of Christmas to nestle its way into the recesses of your heart until you are changed forever.
The Joy of Christmas
There is only one possible response to the presence of the Lord and that is joy – even babies know that!
A Divine Intervention
To think that God would desire to use my ordinary life is a gift that I never imagined I could find under the Christmas tree of life!
Here comes Christmas!
Christmas is wonderful because of Him… because of a Baby that was born long ago and yet continues to live on in the hearts and lives of millions of believers across the scope of history whose lives have been revolutionized by the joy of His presence.
“For that … I am grateful!”
There is always … always … something for which to be grateful! Always!!