Tag Archives: Joy

Walking with Jesus

Posted on August 24, 2018 by dorissavanover

My husband and I were about to go to another doctor’s appointment and this one was with a thoracic surgeon. A growth was found in a CAT scan and this was the next course of action. The growth is behind … Continue reading →

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True Worship

Posted on June 29, 2018 by dorissavanover

During a conversation with my Heavenly Father, I was reminded that we are all called to worship Him. Questions raced into my mind: “What is worship, really?” “How do I know that I’m worshipping Him in a way that is … Continue reading →

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I’ll Be There

Posted on April 4, 2018 by dorissavanover

My daughter-in-law called, and hurrying her words, said, “What are you doing right now?” “Cleaning.” “People are coming to look at the house and I only have an hour to get it ready! Can you come help?” “I’ll be there.” … Continue reading →

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A Joyfully Divine Reassurance

Posted on March 17, 2018 by dorissavanover

Okay, I know that serving my Heavenly Father is a privilege, not a chore, but still… Raised in the fifties, I was taught to be responsible, and all the sayings that went with that lesson were repeated reminders in my … Continue reading →

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Today We Laughed!

Posted on February 24, 2018 by dorissavanover

Two weeks ago, on Saturday, February 10th, I took my husband of 46 ½ years to the emergency room after about three weeks of him not being able to get rid of a cough, tiredness, shortness of breath, and various … Continue reading →

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Choose Joy

Posted on February 9, 2018 by dorissavanover

My friend and I talked on the phone this morning, and she told me of the Lord reminding her to pray for those in need, and to not forget to keep her joy in the Lord, knowing “He’s got this.” … Continue reading →

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Doubly Blessed and Very Grateful

Posted on January 26, 2018 by dorissavanover

I have been learning how to let my days unfold, instead of cramming too much into too little time. Retired, along with my husband, we are finding out that the days don’t have to be so scheduled in order to … Continue reading →

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Let the Day Unfold

Posted on January 17, 2018 by dorissavanover

Picture this: a pretty piece of folded cloth lies before you and you know there is something amazing folded inside. You have a choice: You might hastily tug, pull, and maybe rip the beautiful cloth (a treasure in its own … Continue reading →

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Priceless

Posted on December 22, 2017 by dorissavanover

This is one of the 100 stories in my book, Today’s Joy, Tomorrow’s Hope, and I hope it blesses you during this Christmas season.     Raising two sons, it was important to my husband and me that they had the … Continue reading →

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Just a…

Posted on October 10, 2017 by dorissavanover

Note: a wonderful post written by Dawn Paoletta at enthusiasticallydawn.com triggered a memory of this thought, written several years ago. (Thank you, Dawn!) My walk with the Lord is ongoing and I’m very thankful for each lesson and blessing God … Continue reading →

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