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Waiting in HOPE

Joanie / December 15

Mom could no longer manage another winter in her house. We decided to sell her home and move her into

Joanie / October 20

I opened my invitation. The words unfurled like a banner—Sparkle of Hope. Hope? Stress from unforeseen circumstances had sapped my

Joanie / September 21

Have you ever asked God, “Haven’t I learned enough, yet?” I have. Once again, I find myself sitting in God’s

New beginnings can be exciting. But sometimes new beginnings are the result of painful circumstances. God often uses life’s difficulties

Once again, a friend of mine chided me for fretting as I raged about the pervasive evil I saw in

Joanie / January 4

The radiating warmth of the sun lured me to the window. Deceptive warmth, since the temperature had plunged past freezing

Joanie / December 15

Are you looking for a Christmas gift for that special person in your life? Snapshots of Hope & Heart may be the

Joanie / November 18

As a woman over 50, I never imagined the doors of opportunity God would open for me. He took me

A black form with spindly legs dropped and dangled next to my left eye. I jumped as I swiped at

I’ll never outgrow my need for superheroes. Superheroes use their extraordinary abilities to make the world a better place. But