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.
The Joy Set Before Him
You were the joy set before Him! I was the joy set before Him!
You were the reason that He stayed on the cross … you were on His mind while He hung there … and you are the reason that the tomb was empty!
Who Are You in This Story?
Jesus prayed and they fell asleep.
Jesus cried out to the Father and they snored.
Jesus sweat great drops of blood while they drooled.
Savor the Little Moments
It is not the grand events upon which I have built a life, but my life has been constructed upon the glory of the simple yet profound experiences in life.
The Gift of Friendship
“Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
Spring's Arrival
Spring is the melody while the blooms on every bush are the lyrics – and you and I are invited to sing along!
"For I believe God…"
Hidden in Paul’s words is a four-word phrase that holds the key to courageous living: “For I believe God…”.
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.