by jo | Mar 18, 2014 | Everyday Stories, Jesus Time
I have some amazingly positive people in my life. And they help me be who I am because they are so supportive. But how do they do this besides just showing their unconditional, “I’m not going anywhere” spirit? Well, one of the ways I’ve noticed is that they remind me...
by jo | Jan 29, 2014 | Everyday Stories, fitness and health, Jesus Time
“Walking in the light” — When I was supposed to be running at Crossfit I was on lap 15 around the track at crossfit last night at the end of our workout (don’t be impressed… these are small laps, 1/6 of a mile each) when I noticed...
by jo | Jan 15, 2014 | Everyday Stories, Jesus Time
I was talking with a friend recently and somehow the topic of the Proverbs 31 woman came up. “She is not afraid of the snow,” he said, “I always found that part funny.” “Sweet,” I replied. “I’m not afraid of the snow...
by jo | Dec 26, 2013 | Everyday Stories, Jesus Time, Published Pieces, Travel
North State Voices: The year I showed up (again and again) By Joanna O’Hanlon Posted: 12/25/2013 09:45:39 PM PST I was sitting in an apartment that is no longer mine, in a town that I no longer live in, on a couch that I no longer own. It was the end of 2012,...
by jo | Sep 5, 2013 | Everyday Stories, Jesus Time, Published Pieces
North State Voices: Letter to the church: Stop singing louder By Joanna O’Hanlon An open letter to the Christian church: I heard a story recently about a church in Europe during the Holocaust. The church was situated right in front of the railroad tracks. They...
by jo | Jun 14, 2013 | Jesus Time, Published Pieces, Travel
North State Voices: Tears sometimes can be tears of hope By Joanna O’Hanlon Posted: 06/13/2013 01:44:23 AM PDT Her name was Rosemary, but we called her Miss Rose. We were sitting on what was left of her back porch, wearing Tyvek suits. We were marinating in...