Look Out For Joy

Sibling's are special and when you have a sibling with special needs there is even a closer bond.  Our daughter Katie had some special moments with her baby brother and I wanted to share a few of those with you. She didn't see his medical needs she only saw him for who he was. She couldn't wait to see her brother when he was in the hospital.  She would get so excited to get off the...

Who has stood by your side when the going gets tough? Has there been someone special that has helped you walk through a difficult season in life? I share in the episode of a lady named Glenna Ford who was there for me from the beginning until the end of our son's life. Can't wait for you to hear about the difference she made in my life. Who will you stand by when life gets hard? Support...

I am starting a new series of stories from my journal. This journal was started when our son, Blake was born. There are countless stories of people that impacted our lives and I wanted to do a series on the little nuggets found inside this journal.  As I began reading this 20 year old journal, I realized there are stories I need to share that hopefully will leave an imprint on your heart. They hav...

Are there certain things that bug you? Do you bug others? Come along as we discover how bugs can bring joy. Yep! I said it!  Support the show

Have you ever heard the phrase, "Let your hair down?"  Where did that phrase come and what does that have to do with belong to a group? Fun facts and stories are all part of this episode along with the story of Ruth from the Bible. Support the show

If we were to have our thoughts displayed on our forhead, what would people see? I share a way to express our thoughts to God by using Psalm 145.  Gather your Bible, pen, and some paper because you will want to participate with this episode.  Each episode I will add a Foley sound (a reproduction of everyday sounds) Listen for the Foley sound and see if you can guess what it is. Support the show

Our minds get so piled up with negative thoughts, abuse, and hurtful words. We may need to call in the big machinery to help us work through the thoughts rolling around in our minds.  My grandson loves big construction equipment like dump trucks, bulldozers, and front loaders. We go out for walks in their neighborhood where they are building more homes. We stop and look at the heavy machinery. The...

Just like with our homes, businesses, and schools we need to do some occasionally cleaning or refreshing of the mind. In this episode I give you some practical tips and ideas for cleaning the clutter out of your mind and freeing up space for beautiful memories. I am adding a Foley sound in each episode. This sound is at the beginning of the episode. See if you can guess what the sound is. There is...

We are on Season 3! I have added a couple of new features that I believe you will enjoy! I had so much fun making this episode! Let me know what you think! Spring is in the air! This episode is about all things spring with a twist.  Look out for joy! Support the show

Monica Schmelter with Christian Television Network in Nashville, TN and the host of The Bridges show joins me for a podcast episode. We did a deep dive into Psalm 33. The richness of this Psalm comforted both of our hearts as we read it before the podcast and discussed it.  I broke some of the verses up into sections so it would be easier to process some of the insights. Psalm 33:1-3 says,  “Sing...

It's a new year! Welcome to 2022.  This is season 3 of Look Out for Joy. Thank you for being part of my adventure. I pray you enjoy my podcast. We are going to make you think about laughter and laugh lines in this episode of Look out for Joy. What is a dimple? 20-30% of the world's population have dimples.  Support the show

I don't want to go to bed on this last day of 2021 and say, "What did I miss today?" What will you do today to make December 31, 2021 the most memorable day? Adria shares some thoughts and a quote that will hopefully encourage you to look for joy today. Happy New Year! Look Out for Joy! Support the show

Join me as I talk with Marilyn Nutter and April White about hope even though they travel the road of illness and loss. Their book called Destination Hope: A Travel Companion When Life Falls Apart will give you practical mile markers and rest stops to move forward in your journey of life. Here is a link to purchase their book. https://www.amazon.com/Destination-Hope-Travel-Companion-Falls/dp/164960...

It is not the most wonderful time of the year. It is the most joyful time of the year. Adria shares about watching Hallmark movies and how our lives seem more like scary movies than Hallmark Christmas movies. But wait! With Jesus we can and do have a happy ending! #joy, #wonderfultimeofyear#hallmarkmovies Support the show

Anna continues to stay strong by leaning into HOPE (Have Only Positive Expectations) In April 2021 her son went to visit family in Florida. Everyone was planning to  have a relaxing week ahead.  Her 15 year-old son, Brody, was finishing up a shower and noticed his face and arm go numb.  A few minutes later he had a stroke and was carried to the hospital.  Mom and dad were hundreds of miles away in...

Gingko trees have fruit that stinks.  We can be thankful for the difficult things in life. The stuff that stinks or doesn't go our way. The things that make us mad or sad. We can be thankful for the lessons we learned while going through those hard times. Go to my website and sign up for my joy news at https://www.adriawilkins.com/ In the month of November I am giving away, every Monday morni...

Would you like some practical and creative ways to give thanks? This episode will give you some ideas to fill the month of November with thanksgiving. I am giving away a small pie plate every Monday morning in November that says, "Let our lives be full of thanks and giving."  Go to https://www.adriawilkins.com/  Sign up for my joy newsletter that you will get once a month with news and i...

Pam Walrond has done over 2100 skydiving jumps and set some world records. She participated in a  25-way diamond  in Texas in honor of Southwest Airlines 25 year Anniversary. They submitted the photo to Southwest and it was one of the top 10 photos they selected and published. Jump For The Cause World Record Skydive included 151 women . Besides skydiving Pam owns her own business. She creates cust...

It is fall y'all. We are going to be talking about fall but in different ways over the next several episodes. See if you can catch on to what I mean by "fall." Stephanie Pavlantos author of  "Jewels of Hebrews" shares one of her favorite things to do in nature. She has discovered the art of photography.  God answered a prayer request through a picture with her dad. Listen...

An inspiring story of Paul Hurley's life as a retired US Naval Petty Officer. Paul gives us a glimpse into his military life and how it changed him forever. You will be forever changed when you hear his story of losing a leg and winning a bronze medal. His life is full of surprises. He has a heart of gold and loves his country.  Some of the stories shared may not be good for little ears.  I w...

If you knew everything was going to be destroyed and you could only take two items, what would you take?  If you had been on the boat with Noah what kind of things might you have done during the wait? Support the show

Research surrounding the ark estimates that there were 1,398 animal kinds on board the ark. The animals along with humans had basic needs such as food, water, and waste disposal.  I never thought about the quantity of water, grains, seeds, nuts, preserved fruits, and vegetables that would be needed until we went on this tour.  https://www.joyboxstories.com/ #noah, #food, #joy, #storm Support the s...

How do we thank someone who has hurt us? It is a difficult thing to do, but it will free us from long periods of pain and anger. This month we are talking about what our ark encounters might look like.   I have invited Terri Moore to come and share her ark encounter and how she was able to thank the person that hurt her and is walking in peace.  Terri's book called, "Face to Face With Go...

Our trip to Kentucky this year was all about the animals. Come along for a safari ride, noah's ark and even a rainbow.  I discovered on our trip that we all are building an ark of people and resources to help us during storms and celebrations in life. Support the show

Your heart will be inspired and touched as you hear Becky's story of a teenager who was the walking testimony of Jesus.  I was moved to tears and feel like I have met Becky's daughter, Skylar.  #teenager #story #lossofchild #joyeveninloss #joy #mommaheart #moms Support the show