Joann Claypoole, Author at Inspire A Fire

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 True Meaning of Leadership Might Help Us Reach Our Goals

September 9, 2022 Joann Claypoole Christian Living, Home

Have you ever wondered how understanding the true meaning of leadership might help us reach our goals? As a former salon and spa owner, I know a little about what to do and what not

How to Find Peace Where the Sparrows Live

August 12, 2022 Joann Claypoole Home, Inspiration

I’ve often wondered how to find peace where the sparrows live and how the answer to that quirky thought compared to my life-long desire to discover and abide in God’s presence. Those who know me,

The Mystery of Freedom and Eagles View Mountain

July 8, 2022 Joann Claypoole Christian Living, Home

Mysteries, freedom, and Eagles View… Four wooden rockers creaked in unison as we soaked in spectacular vistas atop Eagles View Mountain. I sat awestruck as always, only allowing the breathtaking wonder of each moment to

Our Father’s Love

June 10, 2022 Joann Claypoole Christian Living, Culture, Home, Inspiration

The love of my good, good father… With Father’s Day right around the corner, I’m reminded of my dad and how he always held my mother’s hand while our family walked in the park. His

Memories of Mom’s Garden and Her Never-ending Love

May 13, 2022 Joann Claypoole Culture, Home, Inspiration

Mom’s garden, sown with love… Her love reminds me of a garden; ever lovely, growing, and alive. Born and raised in New York City, the feisty redhead sprang into action the day tulips and daffodils

New Things to Come

April 8, 2022 Joann Claypoole Culture, Home, Inspiration

The end of all things old… Each new day signifies a fresh start—the end of all things old. We step away from past sorrows, failures, and disappointments to embrace the hope of a brighter perspective

Finding Wisdom in Seasons of Change

March 11, 2022 Joann Claypoole Christian Living, Culture, Home, Inspiration

Can unchanging truths about wisdom lead to seasons of real change? Adventures. Tragedies. Romance. Mystery. All the metaphors and poetic verse pique my brain and prod me to study beyond the written page. I want

No Greater Love

February 11, 2022 Joann Claypoole Christian Living, Culture, Home, Inspiration

Can love change the world? I’m reminded of splendor and thunder; how the trickle-down effects of selflessness, patience, kindness, and faithfulness instead of selfishness, impatience, and unfaithfulness can change lives for the better. There’s no

Embracing the Thought of Starting Over Again

January 14, 2022 Joann Claypoole Christian Living, Culture, Home, Inspiration

Starting over and embracing new beginnings… When I think of winter’s wonders, my thoughts wander like snowflakes drifting with the wind. The sudden rush of goodbyes and quiet after Christmas vacations with our loved ones

My Christmas Wish for You

December 10, 2021 Joann Claypoole Christian Living, Culture, Home, Inspiration

I wish you peace. I often speak about my father as if he were the best dad a girl could ever have. However, as he approached the end of his life, his faith and integrity