To describe my mother would be to write about a hurricane in its perfect power. Or the climbing, falling colors of a rainbow. ~ Maya Angelou The inheritance I inherited my mother’s love of nature
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Author: Joann Claypoole
Joann Claypoole is an author, speaker, and former spa-girl entrepreneur. She's a wife, mother of four sons, “Numi” to four grandchildren, doggie-mom of two. The award-winning author of The Gardener’s Helper’s (ages 5-9 MJ Publishing2015) would rather be writing, hiking in the mountains, or inviting deer and other wildlife to stay for dinner near her western NC writing retreat. Visit her website: joannclaypoole.com and Wordpress blog: https://joannclaypoole.wordpress.com/
How Understanding the Mysteries of the Last Supper Might Feed a Starving World
I believe the son of the one Father of all that ever was, is, or will be is alive and well. He sits at the right hand of His Father. All Authority on earth is
Read moreInto Tomorrow Territory
“There are far, far better things ahead than we leave behind.” ~ C.S. Lewis Tomorrow Territory? It’s been said that C.S. not only believed but held fast to his faith and the resonating truth of
Read moreLove Letters Written in Red
“I love you, and that’s the beginning and end of everything” ~ F. Scott Fitzgerald, for Zelda Some classic famous author quotes are better than others This one reminds me of a few verses another
Read moreWinter’s Kiss
“Snowflakes are kisses from heaven.” – Unknown Consider the enormity of her kiss Some kisses are more memorable than others. So, if snowflakes are kisses from heaven, I’m wondering why so many people think that
Read moreUnexpected Christmas
Tis the season of gatherings and shopping. Festive music. Frosty air. Twinkling lights. Giving and believing. That magical feeling comes once a year . . . with reminiscences of an unexpected Christmas miracle long, long
Read moreThe Table
Thank you for giving me bread to break with family and friends. Thank you for my good health and even better cheer. Thank you for the eternal love, light, and meaning given to each of
Read moreHow Lessons From The Good Shepherd Might Help Us Become Better Friends and Leaders
Put on then, as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, compassionate hearts, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience… Colossians 3:12 ESV Lead us to Your kindness “Baayyy-Beeee. Come on. Come on.” My voice squeaks in a
Read moreHe Calls Me Friend
If you have two friends in your lifetime, you’re lucky. If you have one good friend, you’re more than lucky. S.E. Hinton Friends till when? When asked if I ever dreamed or thought about
Read moreThe Way of Faith
The question, ‘Can I face life’s challenges with grace?’ has piqued my brain one too many times. My not-so-straight-forward answer mingles with the mystery of how grace can find us when we’re lost in worldly
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