Hello Friend!
Welcome to my new website Joy Skarka Ministries! (Previously known as the Joy in the Journey at joypedrow.wordpress.com.)
Iām so excited you are here! You will discover that my ministry was completely re-branded. I am in love! I wanted to keep the blog simple and make every post easy to find. Every decision I made in the process of re-branding was to help you experience Jesus, experience His joy, and experience His freedom. I hope that you find all of those things every time you visit my blog.
If only one woman, one soul, would read my blog, and realize that Jesus loves her, then I have fulfilled the purpose of this blog. I desire for each and every one of you to know how powerful your story is, that Jesus has a purpose and plan for your life, and that you are his precious beautiful daughter.
This blog started out as my honors senior thesis project and has turned into my passion. I’m so excited to watch God change lives through this ministry. I dream about a world where every woman has experienced the life change of Jesus.
That is why I created Joy Skarka Ministries. That is why I put countless hours and energy into this blog. I want Jesus to be known.
I believe that Jesus will use me and my story, and you and your story, to help women. I invite you to join me, check out my posts, and invite other women to join us.
Experience Jesus. Experience His joy. Experience His freedom.
I want to celebrate my blog launch with a GIVEAWAY!!
You can enter 40+ times for a chance to win one of the four prizes! Happy launch week friends!
Carol
at (9 years ago)Oh Happy Day! Congratulations on blast-off. Love the typeface for the masthead and the colors are inviting. Lovely debut, JP.
love, Carol
joypedrow
at (9 years ago)Thanks Carol! So glad you love it! Thanks for checking out my new blog =]
Kacie
at (9 years ago)Love the look and I’m super excited to start following where you go with this new start! I wish I would have had something encouraging like this to look to while I was still in college. Love it!
joypedrow
at (9 years ago)Thanks for the comment Kacie! I’m glad you found me!
Mackenzie Meola
at (9 years ago)I’m so proud of you, Joy, and it’s so exciting to me to see how God is using you! I love you, and I can’t wait to see what He has planned for your future! It’s gonna be great!
joypedrow
at (9 years ago)Thank you Mackenzie! So glad you visited my blog. You are such an encouragement in my life <3
Danielle Mercado
at (9 years ago)I am so happy for you, Joy! Keep up the amazing work. I just know God has big plans for your future!
joypedrow
at (9 years ago)Thank you Danielle! Thank you for your love and support! So glad you visited the blog <3
Angie B.
at (9 years ago)Hi Joy! Your site looks beautiful! Thank you for being a shining light for Christ! Keep it up š
joypedrow
at (9 years ago)Thanks Angie! I love the encouraging community found in the blogging world. You’re awesome!
April
at (9 years ago)I hope that.your blog will reach many people
Mary Hill
at (9 years ago)Congratulation on your new launch. Your blog looks really beautiful. Looking forward to reading more from you.
Brianna
at (9 years ago)What an awesome ministry opportunity! Hey, school was good for something ;D
Sarah Donegan
at (9 years ago)Very exciting! Your passion leaps off the screen!
joypedrow
at (9 years ago)Thanks Sarah! Your encouragement means a lot to me =]
Tania Vaughan
at (9 years ago)This is fantastic – I think the way women encourage one another through their journey’s and stories is exactly why I continue with my own ministry. It is the model for the Titus women that Paul encouraged. Well done for all you are doing and may God bless you richly š
joypedrow
at (9 years ago)Thank you Tania. You comment means a lot to me <3 I love meeting other bloggers who also have hearts for Jesus.
Michelle
at (9 years ago)Hi, Joy!
I’m not sure where I am suppose to leave my question.
I selected the url on the rafflecoppter and got an error message.
`page not found`
So I hope it’s ok if I post it here.
How do I know which church is right for me? Thanks
joypedrow
at (9 years ago)Hi Michelle! This is the perfect place to ask questions! Thank you for your question!
Kaye Swain
at (9 years ago)Congrats on your lovely new blog. And what a delight to spot your message on the side about the impact CRU has had on you. We’ve been friends for decades with two long-term mission families on staff with CRU since the 70s – back when it was based in San Bernardino, CA and we all raised our kids together and shared awesome testimonies and sweet words of Christian encouragement with each other. They, and the ministry of CRU, have long been a sweet blessing for me as well. Have a blessed and beautiful Thanksgiving full of God’s joy.
joypedrow
at (9 years ago)Hi Kaye, Thanks for your comment and encouragement. I love hearing about people who are involved with Cru. Being involved in the Cru movement was very life changing for my walk with God. Have a great thanksgiving!! Hope to talk to you soon. <3
Brandi
at (9 years ago)Joy!
Your site is absolutely beautiful! And I agree- your passion for Jesus leaps off of every page. It is contagious!! I am visiting from Blogger Care Group- and friend, I think I’ll stay a while! Keep going – God is planting seeds with your words!
joypedrow
at (9 years ago)Thank you Brandi! Thank you so much for your encouraging comment. I’m glad you visited my blog =]
Marie
at (9 years ago)yay YOU!! i’m so excited for you and this wonderful ministry! love your site!!
@spreadingJOY
Marie
joypedrow
at (9 years ago)Hi Marie! Thank you! I’m in love with the new site. The colors are so me! Thank you for the #bloggerscaregroup I’ve had so many encouraging comments from you all!
Mary Ng Shwu Ling
at (9 years ago)So glad to meet you here, Joy! May God bless your ministry abundantly and use you mightily to touch lives!
joypedrow
at (9 years ago)Hi Mary! Nice to meet you to! Did you sign up for the newsletter so we can stay in touch? <3 Thanks for your encouragement.