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The Chaplain and the Ring ~ The Mystery of Finding Deeper Faith in a Sea of Waves

June 12, 2026 Joann Claypoole Home, Inspiration

You are not alone in all these mysteries … When all is lost. Have you ever had one of those days when you felt the life drain out of you and you were totally done?

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April’s Promise

April 10, 2026 Joann Claypoole Home, Inspiration, Start a Conversation

If spring is the door to summer’s glory, why is it that Mother Nature sometimes hesitates to step inside? ~ Me. Carolina clay and a little secret sauce I’ve been knee deep in the Carolina

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Christmas Present

December 12, 2025 Joann Claypoole Home, Inspiration, Start a Conversation

It is Christmas every time you let God love others through you.  ~ Mother Teresa The Gift Every year (usually), only moments after our family’s Thanksgiving tableware is done drying, the Christmas season is officially

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Beside Still Waters

September 11, 2025 Joann Claypoole Christian Living, Home, Inspiration

Lead us Lord, to Your mountain, into the deep woods where shallow pools beckon us to kneel beside still waters. This place formed by grace. Where You take us away from fear that comes in

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The Table

November 8, 2024 Joann Claypoole Christian Living, Home

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

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Finding God’s Presence in Our Praise

June 9, 2023 Joann Claypoole Christian Living, Home

The spirit of the Lord is here. Worship in His presence. . . Seek, and you shall find Him Praise and worship affect my spiritual well-being and restore my soul. Although I’m reminded how the

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Seeking Truth in the Mystery of Next Tomorrow

April 14, 2023 Joann Claypoole Home, Inspiration

While walking with my girlie dogs this morning, my thoughts settled on another peculiar topic. Seeking Truth in the Mystery of Next Tomorrow— What can I say? Sometimes there’s nothing one can do but sleuth

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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

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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

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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

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