Look Out For Joy

We are in a 30 days of encourgement challenge. Learn some ways you can encourage others and in return be encouraged. Join me on Tuesday July 27, 2021 at 7pm est for a night of encouragement. We are going to share stories of encouragement, have games, and giveaways. Support the show

You are never to old to learn something new. You can teach an old dog new tricks. From ministers wife, to mom, to medical worker, to music student my mom has accomplished many things in life. She is young at heart and a great listener. If you want to know how I became the person I am today you will hear about it in this first interview with my mom.  Listen until the very end because she gives away...

Chocolate is considered a fruit.  Wow! It must be good for us. For the month of April I am sharing some of my favorite things and will be giving away a box of my favorite things to one lucky winner on May 5th.  I have ordered some special chocolate from a chocolate shop in Miami that gets their beans from Equador and Columbia.  To be entered into the drawing sign up at  https://mailchi.mp/bbeb7dde...

During the month of April we are doing a series on some of my favorite things. My book, "The Joy Box Journal" is one of my favorite things. I began journaling during  the birth of our second child who was born with multiple medical problems.  Journaling allowed me a time to express my feelings, emotions, and thoughts. Journaling during the good and bad times is an outlet for sharing your...

For the month of April, I am sharing with you a few of my favorite things. In May, if you have signed up for my newletter at https://mailchi.mp/bbeb7dde7d4c/ic29mkv0br I will draw one winner to receive a box of my favorite things. This week one of my favorite things is the Tickle Me Plant. You can order them at https://ticklemeplant.com/ and the company has offered my listeners a 25% off  coupon c...

During the month of April, I will be sharing some of my favorite things. In May, I will give away a box of my favorite things. You will need to enter your name and email at https://mailchi.mp/9a72cc8b4b91/the-joy-box-journal-giveaway Are you a gum waster? That is what my daughter calls me. I chew gum for a short time and then I throw it out. My favorite gum that I order in bulk is Trident Tropical...

Have you doodled lately? Doodling is fun and relaxing. Come along and listen as I encourage you to doodle and teach you some new journaling ideas. Support the show

National Let’s Laugh Day is March 19, 2021. This year it is brought to you by Laffy Taffy. Since 1971 the candy has had jokes on each wrapper. It is considered the funniest candy in the world.   Do you have people no matter what they do can put a smile on your face? Friends are considered the top people that will make you laugh. Gather on zoom, phone call or in person and laugh with some friends t...

Go on an adventure this week. Set up some adventures in the next five hours, days, and weeks. I am going to show you how to make a quick adventure chart that will kickstart you into make some attainable goals.  It is fun and you will find that you will get more done just by making a simple chart. Support the show

A smile can be expressed anytime, anywhere. You smile with many parts of your body. Right now, because we are wearing masks we have to show our smile through our eyes. Put a smile on someone’s face by smiling. Support the show

Amber Smith is the wife of American country music singer-songwriter, Granger Smith. She joins me on Look Out For Joy to share about the loss of their son, River to a drowning. Both of us share from our hearts what is feels like to lose a child and how we are walking out joy in our lives even though it hurts so bad. Amber has a weekly show called Arise With Amber and check out their website https:/...

For 33 cents a day in 2021 you could be inspired and motivated with the Motivate Me Project with Melony Brown. Each day in 2021 you will be sent a  three minute audio text of motivation and encouragement. Melony has an accompanying journal to work throughout the year. Check out all the details at Melonybrown.com/motivate-me/ Be on the look out for joy.  https://www.joyboxstories.com/ Support the s...

Donny Willis aka "Butter Man" ask if he could do anything to help with the Macy's day parade. Not only did he help he became a instant celebrity. He and Al Roker had some words during the parade about butter. Now Donny is "spreading joy" everywhere he goes. He has been on the Today show with Al Roker sharing their encounter during the Macy's day parade over the past t...

2020 was a great year! You didn't think so? I offer three ways to end 2020 with joy. Come along for a short less than 10 minute podcast to motivate and inspire you to make the last few days of 2020 full of joy. Support the show

Capture moments of joy even in a spiders web. What captures your attention and sparks awe in you? Join me on an adventure of watching a spider design its web and how it brought inspiration and joy into my life. Support the show

An award-winning singer, songwriter, teacher and TV talk show host, Babbie Mason joins me with stories of laughter, loss, and joy. The name Babbie Mason is synonymous with creative excellence in the Christian community. The wisdom Babbie speaks and the geniune love for Jesus shines through Babbie as she tells her stories.  As an extra bonus she breaks out in singing during our interview.  You won&...

Julie Christian's daughter, Kasie, was born with Turner Syndrome. She is going to college to become an astronaut. Kasie brings joy to everyone she is around. When she used to play basketball, in high school, people would say, "When Kasie wins everyone wins." © 2020 Adria Wilkins © 2020 Music by Mark Hendricks Support the show

Have you given or received a hug today? Our sense of touch is one of the first senses to develop as a baby. In the Bible, people wanted to be near Jesus because he had the healing touch. People could touch even the hem of His garment and be healed. Have you experienced the touch of Jesus in your life? © 2020 Adria Wilkins © 2020 Music by Mark Hendricks Support the show

It's just on the tip of my tongue. A common phrase people say when they can't think of someones name or a fact. Our tongues are made for speaking and tasting foods. Is your favorite flavor sweet, salty, or sour?  How many spices do you have in your pantry? Do you use more during different seasons of the year? God has created food for us to enjoy and for nutrition. He made our tongues and...

Stop, Look, and Listen. Do you hear God? Have you been listening? We have ears to hear but are we listening. Look Out for Joy! © 2020 Adria Wilkins © 2020 Music by Mark Hendricks Support the show

Patricia Durgin shares why she wears a name tag that says "visually impaired." Surprisingly there was a lot of humor that came out in the episode. Patricia did a wonderful job sharing her experiences with us and allowing us to see what she has to do each day just to get around. You can find out more about Patricia Durgin and her ministry at https://marketersonamission.com/ © 2020 Adria W...

We can experience joy by using one or all of our senses. Find out which fruit appeals to all five senses. © 2020 Adria Wilkins © 2020 Music by Mark Hendricks Support the show

Cindy Smith shares a touching story of her son, Brian, who left the house for Bible study and never made it home.  Brain was known as a person who was an encourager and made everyone smile.  Cindy Smith is a homemaker, a mother of two sons Paul Jr. and Brian, and Meme to six grandchildren. She lives in the Middle Tennessee area with her husband Paul and her doggie Sadie Mae. She enjoys cooking, co...

Some days are more tiring than others. There are times in my days that I need a reset and just go and clear my mind. I need a refuge for my thoughts and feelings. I like to find a quiet park or go into our woods near our backyard. It is when I get away out of the noise of life that I find that God is still in control. He never changes. We have to make that choice to find refuge. The refuge is not...

An author, speaker, and co-director of the Christian Communicators Conference, Tammy Whitehurst, shares how to Get a Grip on Your Lip. Tell the negative committee to get out because this episode is full of joy! © 2020 Adria Wilkins © 2020 Music by Mark Hendricks Support the show