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Continue reading →: If OnlyLooking through some of my old writings this week, I came across this little article from July 2007 that made me smile. Even being twelve and a half years later, the words below still have truth and relevance for my life today. Growing up and finding purpose as a young…
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Continue reading →: Jesus In My HeartMy daughter, Anna who is six years old, has been very curious about when her brother Luke, three years old, will officially become a child of God. We actively live out our faith, including with the kids and sharing with them who God is through prayer, Bible stories, and chats…
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Continue reading →: A Season of RestAt the start of 2019, I felt like God placed on my heart the word community, as in nurturing and growing a sense of community specifically within Charlie’s family. In a previous post, Bumps, Bruises, and Scars I shared indirectly about a couple we know who had been hurt by…
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Continue reading →: Light Of The WorldA few months ago, we met up with Charlie’s uncle and aunt at St. Paul’s Cathedral in the heart of London. It was a treat for my birthday and we all enjoyed taking in the amazing architecture and history. But despite the multitude of monuments, the one thing I was…
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Continue reading →: Learning To Be VersatileAs a reader of Rest & Chaos Blog, I was honoured to be nominated for the Versatile Blogger Award, a blogger-to-blogger award. Visit Collene’s lovely blog for Christian encouragement and inspiration! She is a wonderfully, thoughtful writer who shares from her heart. I decided to participate because it is great…
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Continue reading →: Best Gift EverThe presents have been opened, carol services attended, and probably far too much food has been consumed in many households. Christmas Day has been and passed for this year, but I’m deliberately lingering in the beautiful wonder of the best gift ever. Since childhood, the Nativity scene has intrigued me.…
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Continue reading →: Sugar Cookie KindnessThe kids and I recently baked and decorated sugar cookies. They were not bakery quality but they were absolutely beautiful to me because of the little hands that enjoyed being artistic with icing sugar and sprinkles! I was instantly taken back to my own childhood memories again. Isn’t that interesting…
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Continue reading →: Living Up To My NameIt’s not always easy to live up to a name but especially when yours is Joy. The inspiration of my name came from my godmother, also named Joy, as well as the fruits of the Spirit: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, etc. (Galatians 5:22) I was one of the only…
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Continue reading →: Enjoy Them… Right NowThis morning I woke up early at 5:30am and was just thinking about the kids. With the holidays approaching, there haven’t been many quiet moments for me to think, so being up early or staying up late can be precious in having a few minutes of stillness. I was talking…
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Continue reading →: It Is WellBeing the daughter of a church pianist, I’ve always had a love for old hymns. Anytime I get to sing one at church or deliberately put one on to listen, I am taken back to my childhood and hearing my mom play the piano. My little girl, Anna, is pictured…
Hello,
I’m Joy
Welcome to my blog! I hope you will be encouraged by my Christian reflections on everyday happenings, motherhood, and transatlantic life.
Joy A. Mead 