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Joy – What It Is, and How to Live With More Intentionality, Purpose, and Joy in 2026

Today, I want to talk about joy – what it actually is, how Scripture defines it, and how we can live with more intentionality, purpose, and joy as we move into 2026.

Because joy is one of those words we use all the time, but rarely stop to define. 

Feeling Anxious, Stuck, and Overwhelmed? Simple Steps to Reset Your Mind and Soul and Get Unstuck | When Panic Attacks Drains Your Motivation | Break Free from Tired All the Time

 Why Anxiety Makes Us Feel Stuck – And How to Get Unstuck?

Today we’re talking about something that affects so many of us, especially this time of year: the connection 

between anxiety,  overwhelm, stress, panic, and feeling stuck.

Because here’s the truth:

How to Wait Well on God: What to Do When Waiting for an Answer to Prayer (Especially When It’s a Long Wait)

Today I’m talking about what to do when waiting for an answer to prayer, especially when it’s a long wait. Over the next few weeks, I’m going to be doing a little series, and hopefully these will help us enjoy and get through the holidays, close out this current year, and begin 2026 with less focus on the things we cannot control. My prayer is that we’ll have more confidence that those things are safe in God’s

Worry About Nothing. Pray About Everything. Cast All Your Cares to Him….Wait? How? |Overcoming Worry and Learning to Pray | Faith-based Stress and Anxiety Management

Worry About Nothing. Pray About Everything. Cast All Your Cares to Him….Wait? How?  Is this just a platitude from the writings of Paul, or is this something we are to actually strive to do?  My answer to that second question is yes – we really do need to cast our cares to Him, just as (the verse says) because He loves us.  Today I am going to share in a little bit of a 

Are You Awake and Watching? | Wheat and Tares Lamp Oil Parables | UK Digital ID |United Nations and Israel | Current Prophetic Signs | World Events

 Today I’m stepping just a little bit off my usual type of content, because I’ve been noticing something on social media that I think deserves some attention.

Maybe you’ve noticed it too. I keep seeing people comment things like, “Well, that’s just the wheat and the tares,” or “We’d better make sure there’s oil in our lamps.”

How Is God Working in This? Questions Our Souls Ask | Charlie Kirk memorial service | assassination | interview | documentary

 As many of you know, it's been all over the news—Charlie Kirk was recently assassinated while speaking at a live event, while having conversations and debates on a college campus in Utah. And while I don't usually dive into headlines on this podcast, I couldn't ignore this one. As I've been praying and reading Scripture and doing my own soul care practices, I keep coming back to thinking about how God works—how

Why Self-Care Isn’t Enough: Deep Soul Renewal Through God | Insights for Spiritual Self-Care, Emotional Healing | Seeking lasting peace, joy, and renewal beyond self-care routines

 

Welcome back to Faith and Soul Care. I'm Sherry Elaine, and today we’re talking about something that I’ve been meaning to discuss for a while: the difference between self-care and soul care.

Now believe me, I enjoy a spa treatment or a vacation day just as much as anyone. There’s something truly refreshing about a quiet morning walk on a cool day, or a hot cup of coffee or tea with a book on a cold