Joie de vivre
joie de vivre of course means joy of living in French. For us, however, we are using this phrase to refer to the joy that comes from God, and this is the topic of discussion here.
what we love: fruit of the spirit.
following Jesus: see your life be transformed for the better.
books and classes: to support your walk with God.
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Want more out of life?
FOLLOW JESUS, YOUR LIFE GETS BETTER.
And “joy” or joie is one fruit of the spirit that you gain from God.
Our articles, books, classes and more discuss this in greater detail, and aim to support you along the way.
More on all that below.
xo, Logan
our posture:
For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.
John 3:16
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Galatians 5:22-23
BE THE REAL YOU.
personal coaching + classes:
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The original idea behind that year of miracles was processing the loss of my dad. But as I was writing it, and in the months since its publication— I realized it’s really a book about transitions and dealing with almost any kind of foundational change. If you’re going through a significant period of change and are looking for new insights, that is— the miraculous in the every day—do consider picking up this book and enrolling in our course taking on this topic.”
The series on cultivating Joy in your life (that debuted on LinkedIn) is now a book: that year of miracles: from mourning to dancing: how the transformative power of God’s grace can make even a year of mourning— that year of miracles. (find create joy books, pub. Dec. 2024).
Use the button below to schedule a FREE consultation, which will include discussing your needs and goals. And keep reading for the latest musings from find create joy on this topic.
And introducing: God Heals —how the love of God exited me from the trauma narrative— to live in His spirit of power, love and a sound mind— and how you can count on Him to heal you too. Logan Nakyanzi Pollard (Author) Hardcover – August 11, 2025.
“I wanted to create something that reflected my relationship with God because I knew it would help other people who’ve struggled to have faith, to heal, and to move forward. This is it.”
inspired content:
WHAT WE LOVE:
Restoration playlist.
JOIE DE VIVRE | by Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | November 18, 2025
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BLACK IS BEAUTIFUL: The Kwame Brathwaite Story
JOIE DE VIVRE | by Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | November 14, 2025
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Dusty Bibles
JOIE DE VIVRE | by Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | October 25, 2025
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ART TALKS | we need to talk about _____ and also, songs we love:
How Does It Feel
JOIE DE VIVRE | by Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | October 15, 2025
I’ve Got A Fire
JOIE DE VIVRE | by Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | October 1, 2025
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a poem for today: because sometimes, I dunno French:
JOIE DE VIVRE | by Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | October 1, 2025
part of a new series on keeping your peace in what can appear to be a tumultuous world:
our party mixes:
JESUS | by Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | April and September 2025
“lead. stand.”
“celebrating the miracle”
part of a new series on keeping your peace in what can appear to be a tumultuous world:
a poem for today: for Charlie
JESUS | by Logan Nakyanzi Pollard | September 2025
The Cross
“You loved
People more than politics.”
more from this and previous series:
a poem for today: the trouble with “achievement”
If you like these essays, do read that year of miracles, where they are reprinted and expounded upon:
“It’s okay to have fun too, kid.”
“With the passage of time, we all confront what drives us forward, why we are here, what we value, who we are becoming, and make peace with the past.”
“Working with intention: the day my view changed. How to walk through the false prism of identity politics, to finally become true self.”
Next steps . . .
On being seen again
If this topic resonates with you, consider a consultation with us.
“On being seen again is a new take on anti-racism training and personal coaching. racism is a limiting belief other people have about you based on your ethnicity. On being seen again, is our answer.”
“Cultivating Joy: to rob the thief of joy. Or, when poems come, write.”
“I have a little schedule for things, and I like things to be orderly and systematic.
Interestingly, life and specifically creativity isn’t really like that. Some older part of myself heeds other directions and doesn’t really care about this. And when it gets going— I write.
This is the place of poetry. What is it for you?
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How to rob the thief of joy
To all storms
Be not afraid— and pray.”
“Cultivating Joy: and the prickly matter of healing (or how to pray for healing & restoration when you have no idea where to start or what to say)”
“There is a space between life and death, where a person can be saved.
How is this? Because—
‘faith the size of a mustard seed can move mountains.‘”
“Entering into rest at inconvenient times.”
“God will never leave you.
and you are never
truly
lost.”
“A meditation on grief, God and new media.”
I prize good discernment and authenticity in people. A genuine smile. A person with no guile, I love these people. My Dad is like that.
And I’m pretty sure I became a journalist because this is what you do: figure out who the liars are, and help reveal the truth. I loved my job. I was with the good guys.
Of course, I was a kid then.”
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OUR BOOKS:
- mpola, mpola: a Christian woman’s guide to real style. (find create joy | books, pub. August 2026);
- Yes, I know I’m having a moment out of focus: reclaiming your career, and other Christian job advice for the weary. (find create joy | books, pub. October 2026);
- Love God Again: how to be a media person and not suck as a human being— and, rewrite the book on media. (find create joy | books, pub. October 2026);
- God Heals— how the love of God exited me from the trauma narrative— to live in His spirit of power, love and a sound mind— and how you can count on Him to heal you too. (find create joy | books, pub. August 2025);
- that year of miracles: from mourning to dancing: how the transformative power of God’s grace can make even a year of mourning— that year of miracles. (find create joy | books, pub. Dec. 2024);
- the little blue angel, by Janet Potter (also, by fcj books).
Take a class.
You don’t have to read alone. find create joy has excellent educational programs that are meant to accompany our books, keep reading below for more information.
If you’d like to take a class, please click any of these links to apply. Classes are held on Fridays.
(fyi- for our purposes, we use, class, e-course, and course interchangeably.)
See our classes, events, and retreats page for our yearly calendar and additional information.
LIST OF COURSES:
DETAILS:
get back (or begin) thriving in your career— and, your life.
Consider our God Heals e-course, offered twice a year, find details on our classes/events page:
find your voice and navigate our complex media landscape, informed by faith.
victory over adversity, triumph over trauma. your restoration story.
Consider our God Heals e-course, offered twice a year, find details on our classes/events page:
coping with grief.
Consider our miracles e-course:
style help now.
Schedule a free consultation, and view our FREE style guide:
a style reset.
Take our class (offered every January and May).
YEARLY CALENDAR: Go to classes, events, and retreats page .
revamp your personal style: discover your authentic style.
hire a creative. need help telling a story?
be effective: mean what you say and say what you mean.