Joann Claypoole, Author at Inspire A Fire

Joann Claypoole is an author, speaker, master stylist/colorist, and former spa-girl entrepreneur. She's a wife, mother of four sons, “Numi” to four grandbabies, 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/

Fearless and Free

July 18, 2020 Joann Claypoole America, Blog, Culture, Devotions, Faith, Family, Featured, Fire Starters, Freedom, Freedom in Christ, Hope for tomorrow, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Joann Claypoole, Prayer, Relationships

Afraid, or fearless and free? Unexpected circumstances, including the Coronavirus resurgence in our state, clouded my thoughts. Photos and social media stories of recent Fourth of July celebrations dared to disappear like the arrows my

Finding Wisdom and Strength in the Love of the Father

June 12, 2020 Joann Claypoole Blog, Culture, Devotions, Faith, Family, Father, Featured, Fire Starters, hope, Hope for tomorrow, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Joann Claypoole, Love, parenting, Prayer, Relationships

Wisdom, strength, and what? It’s hard to believe the mid-point of 2020 is fast approaching. Without a doubt, people from all walks of life will one day say this was one of those historical years

surviving or thriving on a socially distant mother’s day

May 9, 2020 Joann Claypoole Blog, Culture, Devotions, Faith, Family, Featured, Fire Starters, Greatfulness, hope, Hope for tomorrow, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Joann Claypoole, Love, Mom, parenting, Prayer, Relationships, Thankfulness, Trust

A socially distant Mother’s Day? While on a recent video meeting, I found myself reminiscing with one of my sons about the Mother’s Day gardens we sowed, games we played, and the stories we shared.

Peace In uncertain times

April 10, 2020 Joann Claypoole Blog, Culture, Devotions, Faith, Family, Featured, Fire Starters, God's Glory, hope, Hope for tomorrow, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Joann Claypoole, Prayer, Relationships, Relationships, Thankfulness

A time for everything? We’re told these are uncertain times. What about yesterday, last year, or twenty years from now? Who knows what tomorrow will bring? Isn’t any time an uncertain time? As we pray

The Mystery Of Gentleness and Perfect Powerful Peace

March 13, 2020 Joann Claypoole Blog, Culture, Devotions, Faith, Family, Featured, Fire Starters, God's Glory, hope, Hope for tomorrow, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Joann Claypoole, Prayer, Relationships

Perfect Father My dad had a way of warming hearts with his smile. If he were here today, my twenty-one-year-old son might say, “Pop’s authentic,” but, Noah never met him. My husband and three older

With All His Heart

February 29, 2020 Joann Claypoole Blog, Culture, Devotions, Faith, Family, Featured, Fire Starters, God's Glory, Greatfulness, hope, Hope for tomorrow, Inspiration, inspire a fire, Joann Claypoole, Love, Marriage, praise, Prayer, Relationships, Relationships, Thankfulness, Trust, Valentine's Day, Worship

A love of a lifetime… I remember the vow my husband and I made to love each other until, when old and gray, death would part us. It wasn’t something I’d ever dwell on. Death