Joni Parsley's Journal

In the Quicksand

Joni Parsley — 3/8/2010 5:45:00 PM ET

So, I’ve discussed being in, what I call, “the puddle.” In said puddle, I just get stuck in sadness and despair as I wade around in feelings of melancholy. Eventually, I talk myself out of the puddle . . .

On the Subject

Joni Parsley — 3/2/2010 11:44:00 AM ET

I’m trying to go with the theme of these forty days…prayer and fasting. However, it may just be me, but ever since I declared my fast, put up the prayer wall, and focused on this season…all hell broke . . .

Special Invitation

Joni Parsley — 2/22/2010 11:23:00 AM ET

Today marks the beginning of a forty day fast that leads up to Easter. This has been a tradition at our church for many years. We believe that God sacrificed and gave His very best to us…His beloved s . . .

Pros and Cons

Joni Parsley — 2/16/2010 11:40:00 AM ET

There are pros and cons to getting older, let’s face it. Well, speaking of faces, that’s one of the cons. Sometimes, I look in the mirror and study my face like a science project as I ask myself, “Wha . . .

Heart Cry

Joni Parsley — 2/10/2010 12:06:00 PM ET

I just finished watching the film, “Temple Grandin” on HBO. I encourage anyone that can to watch it. Temple Grandin is a heroic figure in the Autism community. She is a renowned speaker and author and . . .

Life, Interrupted

Joni Parsley — 2/2/2010 10:36:00 AM ET

What happens when things don’t go according to plan? What do I do when I don’t expect the unexpected? How do I respond when life gets interrupted? To some people, going with the flow is easy. For me, . . .

Re-frame It

Joni Parsley — 1/20/2010 2:30:00 PM ET

I caught myself, just the other day, saying, “I just can’t do this again.” Actually, it was between a whine and a complaint. I guess I wanted God to feel sorry for me. Guess what…He . . .

Joni goes to the Doctor

Joni Parsley — 1/13/2010 1:43:00 PM ET

I remember reading a book to my kids to prepare them for doctor visits. They were always about a character going to see their doctor like: Big Bird goes to the Doctor, Arthur goes t . . .

Steely Resolve

Joni Parsley — 1/5/2010 9:06:00 AM ET

I have determined that I’m not the best at keeping New Year’s resolutions. It’s like going on a diet on Monday or proclaiming a fast for forty days. Something happens when you decla . . .

Letter to Readers

Joni Parsley — 12/28/2009 6:39:00 PM ET

I have been without the proper assistance for nearly three weeks. I will try to remedy this problem in the future. I tried to post myself, not knowing what I was really doing, and lost my entire p . . .

Great Expectations

Joni Parsley — 12/15/2009 12:56:00 PM ET

What is it about this time of year that gets to people? The holidays can be filled with a lot, but it seems to be mostly filled with emotional extremes. Anyone who bravely ventures . . .

Q & A

Joni Parsley — 12/2/2009 9:15:00 AM ET

I get asked many questions on the comment page, in letters, and in person. I don’t always get an opportunity to answer every question so I thought I’d create a forum this week. Please feel free to ask . . .

My Psalm

Joni Parsley — 11/25/2009 2:34:00 PM ET

I really don’t want to write the typical thanksgiving piece. I think we’re often reminded how we need to be thankful and I hope the message has come through loud and clear. We do need to be thankful a . . .

More Random Thoughts

Joni Parsley — 11/17/2009 12:01:00 PM ET

Once again, if I were writing in my journal, I’d be jotting down these random thoughts. This usually happens when my mind feels too fuzzy and tired to tie thoughts together to make sentences much less . . .

Moments and Memories

Joni Parsley — 11/10/2009 12:33:00 PM ET

I was just discussing how we need to embrace every moment as the gift that God intended. I realize that every day, I’m making memories for someone - good ones or bad ones. I certainly want to make las . . .

got hurt?

Joni Parsley — 11/3/2009 2:36:00 PM ET

I have been experiencing another case of writer’s block. It’s no wonder since things have been weighing heavily on my mind of late. I had been praying for some inspiration for this week’s journal piec . . .

It’s the Little Things

Joni Parsley — 10/27/2009 11:17:00 AM ET

The other day, my husband called and was so excited. He’d stopped at a little country store and found some caramel corn that he liked and then chased it with a grape soda! I teased him by saying it wa . . .

ASHTON WRITES!

Joni Parsley — 10/20/2009 10:27:00 AM ET

Ladies and Gentlemen…another guest writer for this week! Ashton was journaling this piece on Sunday, and I thought it would be a great thing to share. It certainly was pointed and spoke to me! It’s a . . .

One Year!

Joni Parsley — 10/13/2009 12:15:00 PM ET

Happy Anniversary Journal Family! One year ago today, I started this journal in hopes that I could have a form of expression and an outlet to bless others. It has certainly exceeded my very limited ex . . .

My Guest Blogger!

Joni Parsley — 10/6/2009 11:39:00 AM ET

Ladies and Gentlemen, it is my pleasure to introduce my first guest writer…Pastor Rod Parsley! Applause! Cheers! Hooray! In my humble opinion, his writing is as distinct as his preaching. He really ha . . .