“Just wanted to give you feedback about your devotional. It is AMAZING! Ivah has been riveted throughout, and it has been beautiful watching her grow. She has started her own “devotions” time in the mornings while I do mine, and her little prayer journal has been a source of pride and joy for her- she works so hard to do it all herself, and it has become a meaningful time for her. All because she is learning the importance of prayer! Thank you!”

– Laura Morden

“I just finished reading LOVE & PRAY! I loved it! I like the emphasis on receiving Jesus’ love, and then giving it to others in practical ways. I like the creative activities at the end of each day that require a response and weave the ideas into the fabric of the children’s everyday lives. Joanna did a beautiful job of retelling the Bible stories. I also love the creative stories you wrote–for example, about Shadow, or Timothy Mouse (kids love animals). At times I was on the edge of my seat to see what would happen next. The true life stories were inspiring too. Your book is very practical and uplifting, drawing a response from the children to pray and hope and believe and be bold. You encourage them to look to Jesus for the impossible; but I think it’s good you remind them that Jesus doesn’t always answer right away or here on this earth. Still, He is loving and faithful and big and powerful! So we can and should ask in faith.”

– Carolyn Bruno