God specifically chose young Mary to be the mother of His Son putting her in grave danger. Yet she accepted this call without question. Today's verse: Luke 1:26-38 For more advent lessons or Christmas tips & ideas, please visit: lifeofsimplejy.comBy A Life of Simple Joy

The Holidays are stressful for women. We have to add all the extra tasks to our already busy lives. This year, take time to reduce your stress by enjoying a daily Advent devotion. Today is the first Sunday in Advent & Jean Ann Duckworth begins her series Fear Not! Jean Ann shares the message the angels brought to us in the birth story that we need …

Once the party begins, you need to join the fun. Jean Ann shares 2 simple rules to help you: Attend your own party; It's all about the guests. By preparing well, you can relax & enjoy the celebration. Jean Ann, using the 3 Rules of Simple Joy, helps you discover ways to plan your event without the stress & then celebrate with your guests. This Holi…

Entertaining can be stressful, especially during the Holidays, This year, reduce the stress of Holiday entertaining when you follow 4 simple steps. Jean Ann has 4 ways to to put the joy back into your parties. Follow these steps to make your events a Simple Joy. Links Simple Joy Life of Simple Joy Grace Space Contact…

In this episode, Jean Ann Duckworth discusses the impact relationships have on the lives of women You have probably limited in-person contact with friends, leaving you feeling alone & depressed. Time to renew in-person contact, even in small numbers as the Holidays approach. Jean Ann explains how relationships have such an affect on women & why we …

Passage: Luke 10:38-42 Verse: “But the Lord said to her, “My dear Martha, you are worried and upset over all these details! There is only one thing worth being concerned about. Mary has discovered it, and it will not be taken away from her.”” Luke 10:41-42 NLT Martha was worried & upset as she struggled to prepare dinner for her guests. Her sister,…

In this episode, Jean Ann Duckworth discusses the third step to begin A Life of Simple Joy: Take Care of Yourself. You are so busy taking care of everyone else, you neglect yourself. ENOUGH! Time for some practicals selfishness. You can't care for other until you care for yourself. I know you're busy so you should focus on 3 key areas: Mind;Body;Sp…

In this episode, Jean Ann Duckworth discusses the second step to begin A Life of Simple Joy: Ask for Help The world is not going to end if you admit you need help. Time to stop trying to do it all yourself & enlist the help if others. First, you must learn the proper way to ask then you need to follow 3 steps: Make a list:Make a decision;Make someo…

In this episode, Jean Ann Duckworth discusses the first step to begin A Life of Simple Joy: M*I*S*S: Make It Simple, Sweetie. As hard as it may seem, you begin by choosing something that cause you stess, then simply ask yourself 3 questions: Does it need to be done at all?What about it specifically causes me stress?Is there an easier way to do it? …

Stress is a dominant part of your life. This impacts areas of your life you never realized. Stress overwhelms your mind, body, & spirit. Life is simply stressful, you think. How am I supposed to fix this? A Life of Simple Joy offers you ways to recognize the causes of your stess & simple ways you can gain control & reduce it. In this episode, Jean …

Passage: Matthew 6:25-33 Verse: ““That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing?” Matthew 6:25 NLT Stress is a part of our lives as women & stress causes worry. We worry about so many things & are unable to focus …

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Paul offered encouragement to the members of the church in Rome who were going through difficult times. Paul's words offer us encouragement today as we struggle through these difficult times, reminding us of the blessings given us by Christ.By A Life of Simple Joy

Times are tough yet the Lord encourages us to push on with endurance the race God has set before us. Jean Ann offers you hope as you continue to run.By A Life of Simple Joy

The dust & dirt of the world prevents my glassware from reflecting the light. In the same way, the dust & dirt of the world affects my heart & prevents my spirit from shining through.By A Life of Simple Joy

Passage: Ecclesiastes 3:1 Scripture tells us there is a time for harvest & that is traditionally Autumn. Jean Ann encourages women to use these early days of Autumn to sow the seeds of possibilities. Time to set goals for the next 12 months & then work with the Lord to accomplish those goals. Links Simple Joy Life of Simple Joy Grace Space Contact…

You would be disappointed if you chose the perfect gift for someone, only to have them put it aside, never opening it or using it. Yet this is exactly what we do with the gifts given to us by God. Time to open those gifts & use them to their fullest! In this series, Jean Ann shares 6 gifts given to us by Christ that, when combined, offer us an incr…

You would be disappointed if you chose the perfect gift for someone, only to have them put it aside, never opening it or using it. Yet this is exactly what we do with the gifts given to us by God. Time to open those gifts & use them to their fullest! In this series, Jean Ann shares 6 gifts given to us by Christ that, when combined, offer us an incr…

You would be disappointed if you chose the perfect gift for someone, only to have them put it aside, never opening it or using it. Yet this is exactly what we do with the gifts given to us by God. Time to open those gifts & use them to their fullest! In this series, Jean Ann shares 6 gifts given to us by Christ that, when combined, offer us an incr…

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy. It is also a time of stress and chaos for the women struggling to keep up with Holiday preparations on top of their regular responsibilities. The Guilty Mommy Christmas Survival Guide helps you discover ways to find peace and joy in the season once again. Each episode offers you a tool to reduced Christma…

You would be disappointed if you chose the perfect gift for someone, only to have them put it aside, never opening it or using it. Yet this is exactly what we do with the gifts given to us by God. Time to open those gifts & use them to their fullest! In this series, Jean Ann shares 6 gifts given to us by Christ that, when combined, offer us an incr…

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy. It is also a time of stress and chaos for the women struggling to keep up with Holiday preparations on top of their regular responsibilities. The Guilty Mommy Christmas Survival Guide helps you discover ways to find peace and joy in the season once again. Each episode offers you a tool to reduced Christma…

You would be disappointed if you chose the perfect gift for someone, only to have them put it aside, never opening it or using it. Yet this is exactly what we do with the gifts given to us by God. Time to open those gifts & use them to their fullest! In this series, Jean Ann shares 6 gifts given to us by Christ that, when combined, offer us an incr…

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy. It is also a time of stress and chaos for the women struggling to keep up with Holiday preparations on top of their regular responsibilities. The Guilty Mommy Christmas Survival Guide helps you discover ways to find peace and joy in the season once again. Each episode offers you a tool to reduced Christma…

You would be disappointed if you chose the perfect gift for someone, only to have them put it aside, never opening it or using it. Yet this is exactly what we do with the gifts given to us by God. Time to open those gifts & use them to their fullest! In this series, Jean Ann shares 6 gifts given to us by Christ that, when combined, offer us an incr…

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy. It is also a time of stress and chaos for the women struggling to keep up with Holiday preparations on top of their regular responsibilities. The Guilty Mommy Christmas Survival Guide helps you discover ways to find peace and joy in the season once again. Each episode offers you a tool to reduced Christma…

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy. It is also a time of stress and chaos for the women struggling to keep up with Holiday preparations on top of their regular responsibilities. The Guilty Mommy Christmas Survival Guide helps you discover ways to find peace and joy in the season once again. Each episode offers you a tool to reduced Christma…

Christmas is a time of celebration and joy. It is also a time of stress and chaos for the women struggling to keep up with Holiday preparations on top of their regular responsibilities. The Guilty Mommy Guide 2 Christmas Survival helps you discover ways to find peace and joy in the season once again. Each episode offers you a tool to reduced Christ…

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