Worry plagues all of us. Worry overwhelms some of us. Recently I have been pondering this debilitating topic that happens in our …
Continue Reading about Death to Worry–Get Out of What-If Land
Worry plagues all of us. Worry overwhelms some of us. Recently I have been pondering this debilitating topic that happens in our …
Continue Reading about Death to Worry–Get Out of What-If Land
Around here we are spreading joy by starting other Joy Groups. In addition to my three groups, we have a couple's group, a young …

I am helping Dr. Jim Wilder with his upcoming book on Facing Narcissism. We are learning that high-hesed identity groups are the …

When we struggle to let go of something we think we can control, that path to letting go feels so difficult. It is a painful …
I love reading in Dallas Willard’s The Divine Conspiracy. I have read it several times. Lately I have been pondering and sharing …
Continue Reading about On Pushing Pearls: from The Divine Conspiracy
Sharing Stories: Five Kinds Sharing stories is an important part of Joy Groups. Stories are life-changing because they are one …
In my 3 Joy Groups, each week we do appreciation and a brief time of sensing Immanuel’s presence and asking Him what He wants us …
I love listening to Dr. Wilder’s J.I.M. Talk CDs. One particular talk from #28 blessed me so much that I condensed and paraphrased …
Do you ever find yourself getting caught up in arguments with your teen? You see a situation one way; your teen sees it another. …
Continue Reading about Fewer Bumps with Your Teen: Synchronize

My friend, Jen Coursey is a guest blogger today. Jen applies the joy and brain science with her young children and also does …
Continue Reading about Immanuel’s Strong Suitcase (by Jen Coursey)
From new book: Joy-Filled Parenting with Teens --Here is another tip on changes: helpful words and pleasant faces. Helpful …
Continue Reading about Helpful Words and Pleasant Faces: From Joy-Filled Parenting with Teens
The new book for parents of teens is almost ready, hopefully by the weekend. Here is another excerpt from the book Joy-Filled …
Continue Reading about Share Power: From Joy-Filled Parenting with Teens
