Author Archives: joyocala

 Do you ever get lost? Many of us do, and some of us even have nightmares about it. There’s the dream where you’re driving to Daytona Beach and all of a sudden you find yourself on a circular banked road … Continue reading →

You may recall this slogan or thematic catch phrase that describes the origin of the Walt Disney empire. Humble beginnings, as are most things that get gigantic. It is hard not to have an opinion, good or bad, of Disney … Continue reading →

Do you have a favorite story to tell?  Perhaps it’s a story where Jesus changed your life, where he changed you and showed how He loves you.   As we remember, we are reminded of the blessings our Lord has given … Continue reading →

Ok, we don’t really need to resort to that old childish promise chant, but it sure did “seal the promise,” when we used to chorus that to each other. How easy are promises to keep? Perhaps telling a friend, “I … Continue reading →

I don’t know how many of you are aware, but there is a relatively new tv show on Netflix called Sweet Magnolias.  It premiered on May 19, one year ago and it is taken from the book series by the … Continue reading →

I have written about the delight that I find in all the wonderful creatures that our Mighty God has created to populate the earth.  It is easy to be enthralled with the mother duck and her ducklings paddling in front … Continue reading →

I used to be on the cutting edge of using new technology. Now I don’t know how to use most of the functions on my cell phone. I used to be up-to-date on the latest trends in theology. Now I … Continue reading →

Waiting is a walk of faith. The past few months have been a test of patience. Waiting at doctor offices, waiting for test results, waiting for response to medications, or waiting while treatments are administrated. Waiting on the Lord is … Continue reading →

I believe the title of this blog is what the civil rights movement engaged in. None of them were perfect. Neither are those who started the Black Lives Matter movement. Subversive comes from subvert, meaning to “get into good trouble” … Continue reading →

It was a Florida summer day, not too many years ago, when I was at the beach with my family.  The water looked so refreshing and I used to love floating on the incoming waves.  I waded in with no … Continue reading →