by Mary Sorrentino | Feb 3, 2021 | Christianity, Courage, Faith, Life Choices, Living on Purpose
Have you ever noticed how God often works in unusual and surprising ways? When we’re least expecting it, He can grab hold of us and show us the most amazing things! One day as I started my morning prayer-journal time, I said “God, my mind is kind of blank this...
by Mary Sorrentino | Oct 30, 2016 | Change, Christianity, Courage, Faith, Purpose
To create beauty sometimes you have to make a mess! I am living in that mess right now. Does anyone remember the JoyNews May 2016 Newsletter where I spoke about my sweet hubby the “architecture snob?” If you recall, his dream home was an architecturally unique, sleek...
by Mary Sorrentino | Sep 27, 2016 | Courage, Faith, Fear, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Prayer, Purpose, Relationships, Spiritual Warfare
Does anybody besides me feel like life is one big battle after another? This seems to be especially true as we try to live our lives with purpose and joy. That is why I am thrilled to announce that my new book is now available! I am a Certified Professional Life Coach...
by Mary Sorrentino | Aug 28, 2016 | Adventure, Aging Issues, Courage, Dreams, Faith, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Purpose
Dreams… they start when we’re just small children – wishing for a special toy from Santa, or reading every book you can get your hands on about nursing, or becoming a fireman or detective. Dreams are what life is made of and what makes life an adventure....
by Mary Sorrentino | Mar 24, 2016 | Christianity, Chronic Illness, Courage, Depression, Drug Addiction, Easter, Faith, Fear, Health, Marriage, Prayer, Relationships, Waiting
I will…transform the Valley of Trouble into a gateway of hope. (Hosea 2:15 NLT) Life often feels like one continuous Valley of Trouble doesn’t it? Just watch the news these days and you’re bombarded with vivid images of turmoil ~ the evil of terror striking innocent...
by Mary Sorrentino | Jun 16, 2015 | Aging Issues, Alcoholism, Alzheimer's, Anger, Christianity, Chronic Illness, Courage, Depression, Drug Addiction, Faith, Family, Fear, Friendship, Health, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Relationships, Waiting
More and more people seem to be going through difficult times these days. Have you noticed? Almost everyone I know is struggling in one way or another. While visiting with a hurting friend just last week our conversation turned to God. We talked about how He wants us...