Joyful Living Archives - My Concrete Dove

Tips to Help Family Caregivers Make Better Life Choices

by myconcretedove | Jan 29, 2025 | caregiver self-care, Christian, Family Caregiver, family caregivers, Family Cargiving, Joyful Living

Ever wish someone would have handed you the “Tips for Family Caregivers Manual” before you took on the job? (What, wait…there’s a manual!?) I sure do. Practical Dos & Don’ts would have been helpful when I became my sister’s 24/7...

Helping Family Caregivers Choose – Live Joyfully Now or Keep Waiting On What’s Missing

by myconcretedove | Jan 22, 2025 | Blog, Family Caregiver, Joyful Living

So, you’re a family caregiver (or think you will be in the future) and you’re not thrilled. I get it. I’m a family caregiver, too, and I’ve been there, too (listen to my story here). They don’t serve you. So, how can we choose joy instead? This is...

Creative Self-Care – Discover The Benefits by Taping Into Your Creative Side

by myconcretedove | May 19, 2023 | Blog, Christian, Family Cargiving, Joyful Living, Self-Care

Ever think of art, cooking, or crafting as creative self-care? Maybe you should. 31 Days of Seeking Self-Care 👉All month long, on Instagram (@myconcretedove), I’m hosting 31 Days of Seeking Self-Care for family caregivers. Every day, in my feed, stories, or reels,...

The words you use to describe jesus can improve your prayer life

by myconcretedove | Jan 18, 2022 | Christian, Joyful Living, Prayer, Serve, Teach

Note: I’m not sure why, but WP isn’t maintaining title capitalization properly. The title should be: The Words You Use to Describe Jesus Can Improve Your Prayer Life Three Important Questions You Should Ask Yourself Today Since these are important...

God’s Love is Faithful and His Promises True

by myconcretedove | Dec 19, 2021 | Advent, Christian, Joyful Living, Teach

This final week of Advent is all about God’s love. Specifically, God’s love for His children. Stick with me, friends, this one is jam-packed, so Let’s dive in God’s love in disguise No place at the inn. And she gave birth to her firstborn son...

Let Your Love Announce Immanuel-God with Us

by myconcretedove | Dec 17, 2021 | Advent, Blog, Christian, Five Minute Fridays, Joyful Living, Teach

I’ve been posting an Advent Series using Old and New Testament scripture and beloved hymns that tell the Christmas story of God’s love for the last month. Advent is the time before Christmas that many Christians use to reset their focus toward Christ...