Heidi McLaughlin

While spending so much more time in our homes these days, we have to make them our places of beauty and comfort. What does that look like?

So honoured to be on the 700 club Canada, and especially to Lorie Hartshorn for the privilege of sharing about my book FRESH JOY. The entire 700 club team it’s so lovely to work with, and their generosity and kindness it’s so authentic and refreshing. Thank you 700 Club, you are wonderful. https://youtu.be/wQuqg5gIGz

Resurrection is not just for when we die but for today, so that we can be fully alive.Today is a wonderful day, a day of celebration! Because Christ rose from the dead, we have the assurance of resurrection power. Not just for eternity but right now.

The Bible tells us that: We do not fight against flesh and blood but against the spiritual forces of darkness of this world. So how do we win this war, especially in light of all the truths and lies saturating our minds these days? It all happens in our mind. God has given us the Bible, the Holy Spirit and wisdom to help us navigate through the minefield of defeated thoughts. Some days it’s tough to push through, but leaning on God‘s truths, his promises and prayer, will help us to be overcomers and win the battle. #FreshJoy

I am so delighted and honoured to be featured on my friend Kathy Collard Miller’s blog site. If you leave a comment, you are eligible to win a copy of my book. FRESH JOY. https://kathycollardmiller.com//book-drawing-fresh-joy-by-

Loved being interviewed by Mike Sherbino on the TV show called PERSPECTIVE. He threw some hard questions at me, but I gave him some candid answers. Mike is a great interviewer and our time together with so rich and meaningful. I think you'll like his questions. They pertain to all of us. https://youtu.be/cqkcmNkcFOI

Not many things feel normal right now and if there was ever a time that we needed kindness...it is now. There is no greater expression of 'love in action' than doing something unexpected and nice for someone who is struggling. Pay the person's order behind you at Wendy's, deliver a cup of fresh coffee to someone who needs it, drop off a flower or some fresh muffins. We never know how this will impact someone's life.

I live alone and I need hugs. Social and physical distancing hugs are becoming an endangered species. But we need to be careful, we are created for human connection.

I feel and hear the anxiety and stress rising in peoples lives. We need God more than ever. This is a time for letting go of our expectations of what life should look like and trusting God for today, with bright hope for tomorrow. Joy comes when we let go of things we cannot control.

Fear of anticipating something that hasn’t happened, is a boogie man under the bed and robs us of our joy. Fear is what kept the Israelites out of the promised land, and don’t let fear rob you of your glorious day. This is the day that the Lord has made let us rejoice and be glad in it. Today’s all we’ve got my friends, let’s enjoy it.

The door to the reservoir of joy is found in loving relationships, and we must learn to seek them and drink from them. #FreshJoy https://amzn.to/30yPzcL

Being thankful for at least three things a day helps us to live healthier and happier lives...physically, spiritually and emotionally. it’s the simple but super highway to contentment and joy. #FreshJoy