Look Out For Joy

Daniel shares words of wisdom and hope to people with all kinds of disabilities. He is an inspiration. As you listen to his story you will see the love of Jesus all over his life.  Daniel wants people to see him for him and not the wheelchair. He has many quotable statements in this podcast but one that stuck out to me was he changed his why question to how. He learned to not ask why but "How...

I found Superwoman at the gym. Maura Butler is an amputee that has overcome many life challenges but continues to have amazing strength to do more than everyday tasks. That is why I call her Superwoman. You will not want to miss this episode. Support the show

Join me as I share the adventures of our trip out west to see the redwoods, sea lions, Pacific Ocean, and friends. You may  hear an imitation of sea lions in my episode. There is beautiful all over the world you just need to take the time to experience it. Experiencing  it with friends is even more fun. Thank you to Neil and Elizabeth and Rory and Jamie for a super great time. Head out west if you...

Theo Boyd joins me to share her story of growing up as a preacher's daughter, living on a peanut farm, and was a daddy's girl. But hard stuff started in 2019 and it seems like it was never ending.  This episode is one you will want to share with anyone who has or will walk through grief.  Support the show

We all have 24 hours in each day. What do you do to mark each day? Is time flying by or are you taking some time each day to slow down? This episode we learn about a weavers shuttle and what it is used for and how fast it goes.  Are you going fast or have you slowed down enough today to be thankful and be present? Support the show

Do you have a guard for your heart and mind? Recently while flying to Kentucky, I had a guard protecting my heart and mind. Do you have anxiety or panic? I used a tool to help me during the flight that protected my heart and mind. How do you deal with anxiety and stress? Do you work through it, sit on it, or let it go? Support the show

What is an emotional fry? You will have to listen to find out how you to can get one of these fries. This episode is full of humor, emotions, and insight into how we can make a difference in our world. Julie Lafond joins me and shares her experiences as a jewelry sales person on Tiktok as well as she owns a mattress store.  She has a passion for foster care and adoption.  She loves to do random ac...

Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too. I would suggest ordering it from a bakery instead of having me make one. For thirty years I have been trying to make a three layer chocolate cake for my husband for his birthday that won't be labeled as the worst disaster yet.  Listen in for the names we have given to some of my cakes. Do you know why we have birthday cakes? I will give you a little...

What is your favorite candy? Do you like sweet or sour candy? Have you heard of the tamarin tree? There is candy made from tamrind. Another interesting fact is tamarind is in your worcestershire sauce. I know you want to run to your refrigerator right now to check the ingredients in your worcestershire sauce.  Support the show

Katie Slayton shares stories of memories that she has held onto for many years.  You won't want to miss this heartwarming episode.  Here are some thoughts from Katie Slayton. I've always been puzzled by people who hate having a birthday.  Life's circumstances have taught me to cherish every year.   My grandmother lived to be thirty-six, but did not get the opportunity to see any of...

Do you remember in school when the teacher said, "Today we are having a pop quiz?"  We are having a quiz in our episode today. It will be fun. No grades will be given. Write your answers as you hear the questions and return to my facebook page where I post about the episode releasing and you can put your answer in the comment section. Our series this month is about moms. The quiz has to...

At the young age of 17, Sarah Lamontagne didn't let brain surgery stop her from doing what brings her joy. It took many years before Sarah would share about her surgery. But now she opens up and tells her story.  She has learned that no matter what you have been through you can still bring a smile to someone's face. In the past couple of months, Sarah has learned how to make crocheted ha...

This episode with Neil Matthews will leave you thinking about your own story and maybe some things you need to do today to edit your story.  Neil Matthews is the host of the podcast, "Other People's Shoes." I consider Neil a friend, brother, encourager, and celebrity.  Neil shares some conversations he has had with his mother and a letter he wrote to her. Do you need to write a lett...

I interview my sister, Amy Smith, and we have a fun time chatting about conversations we have had with our mom. I have had times when I have called my mom and said, "Why didn't you tell me ..." She would say, "I thought you already knew that or I have told you that before."  Our conversation led us to believe that maybe there are somethings in life that are better learned...

Do you have a special Christmas that you remember? What makes a memorable season? Join me as we talk about what truly makes Christmas memorable.  Have you noticed I have a support option now? You can support my podcast. Check out the link below.  Near the end of this episode, you will hear the story of the most memorable Christmas for Joseph and Mary.  Support the show

It's a holly jolly Christmas! Or is it? Life does get tough, but if we look at what we are  celebrating at Christmas we can sing the song, Holly Jolly Christmas and enjoy the best time of the year! It is the birth of a Saviour! Our hope! Our joy! #joybox Support the show

Join me as we visit with Jeannie Waters about her new book, "A Place at His Table." We discuss some interesting places to have a picnic without a table, who to invite to your table, and what is nice to have on your table and plate. From boulders to herbs we cover it all in this fun episode. Jeannie offers some tips for table conversations and ideas for creating times to meet with others...

Life rarely turns out as we picture it. We are all faced with challenges from time to time.  When you are faced with a challenge what choice will you make when it comes to having peace, love, and joy? Lori Vober and her husband Dainis reside in Goodyear, Arizona.   Lori suffered an intracerebral hemorrhagic stroke at age 29, and then developed epilepsy due to the stroke. God has a plan for each of...

Today is going to be a treat for you. This has been my favorite guest. He brings me tons of joy! His name is Thomas and he is my grandson. He loves to come into my office and put on my headphones and speak into the microphone. The other day he was in a great mood for recording. I turned on zoom and he watched himself talking and we had fun time of learning a little about each other. This may be my...

In this episode, I share a story that I watched from my front porch.  The neighbor was jumping up for a balloon for her grandson. After about four times of the release and catch game the balloon got away. Do you have a front porch? Years ago the front porch was a place to tell stories, cool off, and sing songs. Annually across the United States people celebrate by having a Porchfest. It is a time...

What if one day after 55 years you were able to see? My guest, Karen Wingate shares her story of being legally blind but after surgery at age 55 she is able to see better than ever. Your heart will be moved with the stories Karen shares about her wedding day, birth of her children, and a book getting published. Do you know a recipe that uses ketchup and pancake syrup? If you do please send that to...

If you could go back and write a letter to yourself what would you say? Would you tell yourself to study more, get good grades, or have fun? Every summer I enjoyed going to camp, swimming, and all the fun surrounding the warm air. I wish I had written one sentence about each of my days since age 20. There would be so much great material to share. There would be memories I have long forgotten.  No...

There are over 600 times the word water is used in the Bible. That doesn’t even include streams, rivers, and oceans. One of the reasons I prefer a pool to swim is so I can see below me and what is under me.  One year my mom and I went to the beach in Florida. We began wadding out into the water and noticed somethings nibbling at our ankles. One of us would let out a little scream on occasion when...

What is your favorite body of water? Do you like the ocean, lake, or streams? At times, we can be like a gushing river with excitement and at other times we can be stagnant. Where are you in your life right now? Join me as we talk about the different times in our lives and how each on has its own beauty.  Support the show

Have you ever had an unexpected friend walk through an experience with you? Rod Roberson documented what he experienced when he first saw our son Blake.   I was in Paris, Texas in the hospital and my son was in Dallas, Texas at the hospital. Rod went with my husband to Dallas. He came back to Paris and visited me at the hospital and told me what he saw and experienced. I felt as if I had been with...