Interviewing Candace Cameron Bure for Wire Talk this past Tuesday was one of the highlights of podcasting so far! She was just as you would imagine her to be, very kind, transparent, and warm. When we finished our podcast conversation, I felt like we could be best friends.

Candace was so real. She spoke about how her identity had been wrapped up in acting and she didn’t even realize it, and how motherhood brought her to that realization. She talked about how her relationship with God really grew after having children, and she also talked about struggling to balance her family, marriage, and career when she stepped back into the spotlight. I hope you'll go and listen to our conversation if you haven't had the opportunity to do so yet. Even though you might think your life is very different from Candace's day-to-day, I think you'll see that as women, as mothers, and as believers, we have a lot in common.

My tip for today is, find the JOY in your little corner of the world, whatever that looks like for you. Maybe that means putting down your phone for a minute and staring up into the clouds. Or turning on some music and dancing while your kids look at you like you're nuts. Or simply closing your eyes, taking a deep breath, and feeling at peace in your body. Take time today in that moment of joy to connect with your heavenly Father, who is always waiting for you and wants you to feel the fullness of joy that only He can provide.

At the end of the day, we all have struggles and we all experience highs and lows. God is there for you through the mountains and the valleys. Reach out to Him.