Dedicated to
the Pearl of
Great Price.
The Lord Jesus Christ
Faith reflections and everyday stories by Patty Joyce.
To comfort, inspire, and carry the love of God.
To comfort, inspire, and carry the love of God.
The Pearl of Great Price
A birthstone is a gem assigned to each month of the year and, according to Wikipedia, it represents a person’s birth month. Birthstones are often worn as various types of jewelry. June’s birthstone is a pearl and originates from oceans, lakes and rivers around the world. It is a timeless wardrobe staple, beloved by women […]
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The Pearl of Great Price
A birthstone is a gem assigned to each month of the year and, according to Wikipedia, it represents a person’s birth month. Birthstones are often worn as various types of jewelry. June’s birthstone is a pearl and originates from oceans, lakes and rivers around the world. It is a timeless wardrobe staple, beloved by women […]
The Lord and I are a Majority!
“The Lod is with you, mighty warrior.” Jud. 6: 12 NIV This is what Gideon heard as he was thrashing wheat in a wine press to keep it from the Midianites. Gideon probably turned around, looked, and thought, “Who is He talking to?” He certainly didn’t act or look like a mighty warrior—so […]
GRACE
Writer’s block is defined as a condition, primarily associated with writing, in which an author is unable to produce new work or experiences a creative slowdown. This creative stall is not a result of commitment problems…
A Dog Called Hobo
“Patty, I have a well-kept stray dog here. He has no collar or tag,” my friend Karen said in a concerned voice over my cell phone. And, I am working from home so I can’t take him to my vet to see if he’s chipped. I am te…
One More Thing
The last two weeks have surely been a challenge. I was diagnosed with COVID ten days ago and then Jud came down with it just a few days later. I appear to be on the down side, but he, at age 89, is having a more difficul…
The Good Shepherd
I had come to faith shortly before my mother passed away in April of 1987. My Bible, of course, was the most important item I possessed. It held treasures and mysteries that would unfold as I grew in my walk with Jesus. At her memorial on April 17 (which happened to be Good Friday), I […]
Patty’s Blog on Purpose
Purpose As I was pondering and praying about what the subject of this blog should be, I happened to pass one of my orchids. I love orchids! I thought they would be difficult to take care of, but truthfully, they are easier than most flowers. They may not have a regular blooming cycle, but once […]
NO GREATER LOVE
Each year, millions of Christians throughout the world will be celebrating Easter, or what I feel is more appropriately called, Resurrection Sunday. This celebration commemorates the rising of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ from death to eternal life. Why did God Incarnate come to earth and die a cruel and lingering death on a […]
My Kitchen Window
I always wanted a window over the kitchen sink and in our current home I have one. My kitchen window becomes a movie screen with all kinds of activity. I never know what I’m going to see in my front-row seat of our community. To the far right, I see the end of our street […]
My Alabaster Box
I have adopted CeCe Wienan’s song, Alabaster Box, as part of my testimony. It speaks of the sinful woman whose tears washed Jesus’ feet and dried them with her hair.…
Fruitfulness Out of Affliction
The story of Joseph, Jacob’s first son with Rachel, is one of my favorites (Gen. 37 to 50). If you haven’t read it lately, find a cozy spot, curl up with a cup of coffee or tea or whatever sooths you and let your imagination take you to circa 1915 BC. You will find love, […]
And Now, Introducing . . .
Recently, a very famous female recording artist passed away. Being a fan of 60’s Classic Rock, I must admit seeing her in concert would have been quite a tremendous experience. On January 16, 1988, she performed for approximately 188,000 fans at Maracanã Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In doing so, she set a Guinness […]
All that Shines is Not Gold
Isn’t it interesting that as adults, we suddenly realize that our parents did know more than we did as young adolescents? Although I wasn’t a rebellious child, I did my share of talking back, fibbing, casting blame on my younger sisters, doing shoddy household tasks and barely listening to a scolding that “went in one […]
A Little Turtle Story
I love writing and part of writing is what I should write about. At times, I don’t have a clue, but must try my best to convey something that has meaning to the reader. For instance, how do I inspire someone not to give up? How do I share words of peace to a troubled […]
A Breath of Spring
Spring. Regardless of where we live, Spring is the season that falls between descending temperatures and hot humid days and replaces them with picnics, Easter, and open windows that invite fresh breezes inside that say relax and enjoy this season. Tiny seeds begin to burst forth making their way up through the sun-warmed soil to […]
TRUTH
Recently, I watched a secular series on TV which left me pondering about truth. If you are a person of faith, which I am, you are familiar with Jesus’ statement in John 14:5-6:…
Twenty-six Notebooks Later
January 3, 2021, was a special day for me, as it was the first Sunday of the New Year, and I knew Christians all over the world were attending their respective churches. I’m sure thousands and thousands of prayers reache…
My Red Shoes
Several years ago, I purchased a pair of red shoes—not just any red shoes, but red shoes that were made just for me. They had a dainty heel and a small opening for toes. I loved these shoes and wore them until they nearl…
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The Pearl of Great Price
A birthstone is a gem assigned to each month of the year and, according to Wikipedia, it represents a person’s birth month. Birthstones are often worn as various types of jewelry. June’s …
The Lord and I are a Majority!
“The Lod is with you, mighty warrior.” Jud. 6: 12 NIV This is what Gideon heard as he was thrashing wheat in a wine press to keep it from the Midianites. Gideon probably turned around, …
The Good Shepherd
I had come to faith shortly before my mother passed away in April of 1987. My Bible, of course, was the most important item I possessed. It held treasures and mysteries that would unfold …
Patty’s Blog on Purpose
Purpose As I was pondering and praying about what the subject of this blog should be, I happened to pass one of my orchids. I love orchids! I thought they would be difficult to take care …
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Meet Patty Joyce.
Patty Joyce is an 80-something great-grandmother whose love of words has been quietly growing for decades, long before she ever imagined sharing them with the world.
It started simply enough. Back in high school, she would write little poems about family and friends on 3×5 cards, just for the joy of it. No audience, no agenda, just a heart that needed to express itself. That same quiet gift would resurface again and again over the years, whenever someone she loved deserved more than an ordinary message.
In December 2014, life took a beautiful turn. Patty met her husband Jud on Christian Mingle, and just five weeks later, they were married, two people who had each known loss, brave enough to believe love wasn’t finished with them yet. The Lord brought them together, and He’s blessed them with eleven wonderful years since. Their new life together led them to a new church, and it was there that Patty began writing for the monthly newsletter. The response from her pastor and congregation moved her deeply. A few years later, she was invited to write for a local women’s ministry, an experience that shaped her faith and her voice in equal measure.
Today, Patty will be the first to tell you that the words in Patty’s Pearls aren’t entirely her own. She believes the Holy Spirit guides every piece she writes, placing on her heart exactly what someone else may need to hear. Her mission is simple and sincere: to comfort, inspire, and carry the love of God to whoever needs it most. Patty’s Pearls is her gift to you.
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