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November 30, 2025 - Joy is an Action Word, Guest Speaker Lori Bakewell
Send us Fan MailLori Bakewell shares her personal journey of losing and rediscovering joy after a season of profound loss, family responsibilities, and emotional exhaustion. Though she continued “showing up” in life, she realized she had mistaken being “happy enough” for true joy. A difficult Christmas Eve became a turning point, leading her to seek God’s answer and reflect on joy as something deeper and foundational. Lori learned that joy requires intention—recognizing the difference between happiness and joy, practicing gratitude in small everyday moments, and sharing joy with others…
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