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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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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

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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,

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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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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

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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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The Great Fullness of Thanksgiving

November 12, 2021 Joann Claypoole Christian Living, Culture, Home, Inspiration

Thanksgiving in all its fullness? When I think about Thanksgiving, the first thing that comes to mind is gratefulness and all its trimmings. We pause to remember the year’s fullness or lack thereof. Today as

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Turn The Page

March 1, 2021 Joann Claypoole Christian Living, Culture, Home, Inspiration

Learning and page-turning… I remember when my husband and I played board games with our sons and how there were many routes to the Candy Land or Monopoly finish line. They all chose their individual

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Hear my voice when I call, LORD; be merciful to me and answer me. My heart says of you, “Seek his face!” Your face, LORD, I will seek. Do not hide your face from me, do not turn your servant away in anger; you have been my helper. Do not reject me or forsake me, God my Savior. — Psalm 27:7-9a (NIV)

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