A couple of nights ago, I was at my aunt’s house (who was away on a trip) and was making dinner for my family as well as her two kids. As I was preparing the food, all of a sudden I heard the door open and in walked my aunt and uncle (whose house we […]
Tag: God
Free Admission: The REAL Reason I Write…
Have you ever wondered why you do what you do? Or perhaps why you don’t do what you don’t? I have…on several occasions. Can I be honest here? I’ve wondered why I write. I’ve wondered what the point of all this is. I’ve struggled with what to write and what to share. It’s been a […]
Beauty & Blessings: This Week in Wonder & Awe(some)
Roses are Red, Violets are Blue, You are so Loved, Happy Everyday to You! May this week’s treasures inspire you, warm your soul and remind you that beauty and blessings are all around you. Love, Joann xoxo Need a laugh? Look no further! #instantmoodbooster Is there something you’re about to give […]
The Amazing (g)Race: I Don’t Wait Anymore.
We all have dreams. At some point. About something, some place, and/or some one. Life and dreams come together. Some dream to move to a different place. While others dream of who they will marry, if they will marry, when they’ll get married, etc. And for others, the dream is just that they aren’t […]
Unashamed.
Every so often if you’re lucky, you meet someone who comes into your life, shakes it up (in a good way), and leaves you a little or a lot in awe…and in gratitude. That’s precisely how I felt when I first learned about this particular lady. It’s no surprise that Steven Furtick once introduced her […]
THIS Changes Everything…and Everyone.
What do you see when you encounter another person? What thoughts go through your head? What thoughts go through your heart? Recently, I was confronted with this notion by two stories that invited me to do a little Deep Sea Loving. What Who Do You See? The first story was about Mother Teresa. One […]
A(la)rmed and Dangerous…
Why Do You Get Up In the Morning? Why do I get up in the morning? It’s a question that we need to ask ourselves regularly. It’s a question that I need to ask myself daily. Why do you get up in the morning? What wakes you up aside from your alarm clock? What, […]
Beauty & Blessings: This Week in Wonder & Awe(some)
Who’s ready for Beauty & Blessings this week? So much good stuff if I do say so myself:). Can you believe that it’s February 20th and this second month of 2016 is almost over? As you ponder that for a moment, I hope this week’s treasures help inspire your heart, stir your soul, and give […]
What in the World are You Doing Here?
Many of us long for our lives to come fully assembled where our purpose is clear and little to no work has to be done. The reality is, our lives are more like a one-of-a-kind Ikea kit that needs to be assembled. The problem is, there are no specific instructions, just a guide book and […]
Dear 2016
Hello Beautiful Souls, Happy New Year! 2016 is under way and while some are busy making resolutions, others are breaking resolutions, and then there are those who are dreaming big, while others are simply trying to find the energy to take the next breath. Inspired by a book I read years ago called “The […]