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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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When I consider your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place, what is mankind that you are mindful of them, human beings that you care for them? You have made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor. — Psalm 8:3-5 (NIV)

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