We all know the importance of spending time with Jesus, but a lot of times it’s the thing that gets pushed down the list when life gets crazy.

I want to challenge us all to make spending daily time with Jesus a priority in our lives. So I bring you some tactical tips on things you can do to make spending time with God happen in your life every day.

📄Show Notes:

Find the show notes here: https://www.unlockingjoy.com/how-to-make-spending-time-with-god-a-priority/ 

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse: www.unlockingjoy.com/lifesaver 

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar: https://www.unlockingjoy.com/godscharacter/

💚Connect With Me:

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There are many things that are hard in this grief journey. And the holiday season is no different.

But throughout my journey, I have found a few things that helped me get through this time of year and it’s my joy to share those with you in hopes that you can find one or two ideas to help you during this time of year.

So here are 6 tips (plus a bonus 7th tip) to help you survive the holidays without your child.

📄Show Notes:

Find the show notes here: www.unlockingjoy.com/survive-the-holidays 

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse: www.unlockingjoy.com/lifesaver 

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar: https://www.unlockingjoy.com/godscharacter/

💚Connect With Me:

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Facebook >> @unlockingjoy

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If you’ve lost a child, have you ever been in a situation that triggered hard memories?

After losing Sam, there have been MANY times I've had to walk through situations that brought back such hard memories for me. How did I deal with those situations?

Today I give you my top 5 tips in being able to make it through these situations and come out on the other side with peace. 

📄Show Notes:

Find the show notes here: www.unlockingjoy.com/5  

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse: www.unlockingjoy.com/lifesaver 

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar: https://www.unlockingjoy.com/godscharacter/

💚Connect With Me:

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Facebook >> @unlockingjoy

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

Life can be so hard sometimes. But God doesn't leave us alone to figure it out all by ourselves! 

Today I give you 15 promises that are found in God’s word that are there for us to cling to when life gets hard. 

I pray that you can feel the peace of these verses wash over your weary heart and mind and that you feel your strength be renewed in the presence of a Father who loves you so very much. 

📄Show Notes:

Find the show notes here: www.unlockingjoy.com/4 

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse: www.unlockingjoy.com/lifesaver 

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar: https://www.unlockingjoy.com/godscharacter/

💚Connect With Me:

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Facebook >> @unlockingjoy

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

In today’s episode we’re talking about how losing my son, Sam, really put living intentionally into perspective for me. But the thought of prioritizing our time and being intentional can be overwhelming! No worries my friend!

I’m going to break this down into easy, actionable steps that you can begin implementing TODAY to start prioritizing your time in ways that are most important to you.

📄Show Notes:

Find the show notes here: www.unlockingjoy.com/3 

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse: www.unlockingjoy.com/lifesaver 

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar: https://www.unlockingjoy.com/godscharacter/

💚Connect With Me:

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Facebook >> @unlockingjoy

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

In today's episode I talk about peace. But not just any peace. Peace that doesn’t make sense. Peace that you can feel even in the middle of your storm.

Tune in for 3 tips on how you can have this peace guard your hearts and your minds.

📄Show Notes:

Find the show notes here: www.unlockingjoy.com/2

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse: www.unlockingjoy.com/lifesaver 

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar: https://www.unlockingjoy.com/godscharacter/

💚Connect With Me:

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Facebook >> @unlockingjoy

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy

This is a story of how we lost our 4-year-old son, Sam, how Jesus carried me through one of the hardest roads I’ve ever had to walk - and is still carrying me today.

I pray that you find the hope and encouragement to face whatever storm you’re having to walk through. Know that God is faithful and he is strong enough to carry you. 

📄Show Notes:

Find the show notes here: www.unlockingjoy.com/1

✨Free Resources:

Find Your Lifesaver Verse: www.unlockingjoy.com/lifesaver 

31 Days of God’s Character Scripture Calendar: https://www.unlockingjoy.com/godscharacter/

💚Connect With Me:

Learn >> www.unlockingjoy.com 

Connect >> [email protected]

Facebook >> @unlockingjoy

Instagram >> @unlockingjoy