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 | May 31, 2016 | Change, Christianity, Faith, Life Choices, Living on Purpose, Purpose, Relationships, Waiting
It’s hard to believe that it has been over six months since we sold our big home in the north suburbs of Atlanta and moved into “temporary” living quarters – a small townhouse on Atlanta’s trendy Westside. What we had hoped would be a short adventure in the city, has...
by Mary Sorrentino | Apr 29, 2016 | Change, Christianity, Faith, Family, Love, Purpose, Relationships, Remembering
Exactly 36 years ago today, God gave Paul and me the most precious gift of our lives… our beautiful daughter, Sarah. Here she is on her first birthday… Awe! Cute huh? We were blessed beyond measure with all the fun, joy, adventure, and yes – even the trials, of...
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...