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Category: joy

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Sure-Fire Ways to Brighten Your Day

Posted on July 1, 2015 by Mrs Gray / 1 Comment

Make it a great day, or not, the choice is yours! One of our elementary school principals used to say that on the morning announcements each day. It’s stu...

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He’s Good

Posted on April 3, 2014 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

Oh, y’all. When we pour our hearts out and get vulnerable, we allow God to work. He works in the broken-ness. He is our Healer, Redeemer. After a rough Tu...

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Where’s Your Joy?

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

As part of this week of New Year’s Revolution, we were encouraged to read Psalm 100 and reflect on the things we are joyful for today. As we have fasted, ...

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Does it always look this way?

Posted on October 20, 2011 by Mrs Gray / 0 Comment

I’ve had many, many people walk through the door of our home and ask this very question, “Does it always look this way?” Sometimes it’s,...

Hi, I’m Jolie…

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Wife to Josh, mama to Hays (7), hopeful adoptive mama, and Jesus lover. I founded Purpose Box in July of 2014. I'm all about open sunroofs and coffee dates. Welcome to my space; have a click around. I hope you feel loved, encouraged, and empowered.

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Baseball this Saturday looks a little different th Baseball this Saturday looks a little different than most lately. Once a year, my favorite pitcher heads back to the mound for an inning or two. Always one of the best days—seeing him get to do a little more of what he loves.
Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” Photographer: “Who is *not* in charge here?” 

IYKYK
Fun weekend at the field—didn’t come out on to Fun weekend at the field—didn’t come out on top this time, but every outing is an opportunity to win or learn.
We started watching “That 90s Show” this week, We started watching “That 90s Show” this week, and I don’t know how old Kitty is supposed to be, but I am certainly running on the same wavelength with her. 😂😂😂

She believes in having all the snacks for all the kids, “I’m getting all the -itos!” 

She knows the kids and talks to them through each of the different phases and stages. 

She makes the corny jokes, believes the best, and loves all the kids as her own. 

This is the kind of home I want to have as we walk through the teen years and beyond. The home with the snacks. The easy place. The hang out. Glad we get to walk through it all together.
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