JoAnna R. Stabley, Author

07/15/2026

Thanks Melina for sensing the heart of my book. Glad it inspired you!

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06/18/2026

How it all began 5 years ago...

God gave me an idea for a Bible Study for my kids awhile ago and just recently I was able to write it down.

H.E.R.O.'s of Faith based on Hebrews 11

I have thought of my children as a contribution to the Army of God. And when they loved watching and dressing up as Superheroes rather than playing with tractors or cars or baby dolls, I smiled.

My children are strong-willed, determined and have passionate hearts. And my hope with this Bible Study, God gave me for them, is that they grow into "Superheroes of Faith."

Ever wonder why in Psalm 127:3-5 it refers to our children as arrows in a warriors hand and that a quiver full of them is a blessing? Because we as God's people are the weapon against Satan and his evil dominion! And there is no better time than the present for them to begin to grow into that position of strength and faith in God.

So this morning as I enjoy a quiet moment before they rise, This Warrior did the study too! Because you see, God made me to be a warrior... an Elegant Warrior... too!

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Great for:
*Individual Study for Youth – 10 years or older
*Individual Study for Adults – those who appreciate short but inspiring devotions, especially new believers just starting to dive in to God’s Word
*Family Devotional Study
*Sunday School or Youth Church Program

05/05/2026

HERO HIGHLIGHT: Jacob

Jacob, also known as Israel, has a large family: 12 sons and also a daughter. Not much different than most families there was family struggles but much more so when Jacob singles out one son as favorite, Joseph. This favoritism creates an environment where the brothers plot harm on Joseph and sell him secretly as a slave to Egypt. Jacob lives in deep sorrow for years, believing his son is dead.

But years later, after a series of events, he is reunited with Joseph and his family's wounds are healed. Not only does Jacob bless each one of his sons before he dies, he specifically blesses both of Joseph's Egyptian-born sons. The blessing to a Hebrew God over Egyptian boys who live in one world but understand the beauty of the One True God. What Great Joy fills Jacob's heart!

Learn more about Jacob in:
"H.E.R.O. of Faith"
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04/05/2026

04/04/2026

"For God’s way of making us right with Himself depends on faith." Philippians 3:9b

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."
Hebrews 11:1

04/04/2026

Recently my faith has been challenged on a very personal level.... here's my story.

But first, what is faith? Hebrews 11:1 states,
"Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see."

Let me start by going back a few months around September / October. The Lord was softly whispering to my Spirit that He desired me to participate in an extended fast at the beginning of the year. As time grew closer to the New Year, the confirmation in my Spirit grew stronger. So on January 1, I began a fast of mostly water only. I didn't know for how long but I did know that I was contending for many things, near and dear to my heart. I fasted for 12 days before the Lord released me. I was full of expectancy of what the Lord was going to do in the future as a result of that consecrated fast with Him.

But instead of seeing amazing moves of God intervening in those prayer points, they seemed to get worse! Scenarios I thought I had dealt with and learned from, came haunting back. It felt like blow after blow to my heart. What was the Lord doing?!

As I went to prayer about it, I felt clarity that there were still things that needed alignment: some in me, some in others, some in provisions but to trust that He was allowing all this to get to the promises He had given.

One day as I was contemplating how difficult things had been, my faith was challenged. Not only did I question, "Did I hear God rightly - cause things sure aren't going like I thought they would." I had to ask myself, "Do I have faith in what God promised even though I'm not seeing the fulfillment yet?" I mean that is the Biblical definition of faith!

I have to admit I had to chuckle to myself. God has a sense of humor. Years before He had led me to write about heros of faith from Hebrews 11 and now here I stand, the author, grappling with the very content I wrote about!

It truly was a Divine Challenge.

As I considered what can be learned from these heros of faith, I grabbed ahold of the Truth that they were given promises and that because they believed without seeing first, they were counted as faithful and righteous before the Lord. God was pleased with a heart of saying, "Yes, Lord, I believe what you've said even though right now, I'm not seeing it." Some of these heros faltered as they waited in faith. Abraham took matters into his own hands, trying to make the promise happen only to make a mess of things.

But that didn't stop God from being faithful!

There did come a time when the promise given was fully realized: it became reality.

So, I started praising Him for His Promises and believing He will deliver on those Promises even if everything looks contrary. To deeply trust that He's at work even if i can't see it yet.

And tonight as I surveyed my situation, I smiled. Because I was seeing glimpses of God on the move!

To be encouraged in your faith, check out my book, "H.E.R.O. of Faith" here: https://a.co/d/03fJriS9

03/08/2026

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01/29/2026

HERO HIGHLIGHT: Isaac

Can you imagine giving birth and the second baby is born still holding on to the first baby? That's how it was with Isaac's twin boys: Esau & Jacob. This symbolized how life would be between these brothers most of their lives.

This is especially true when it was time to receive their father's blessing. Issac spoke blessings over both his sons but it wasn't quite as expected.

Learn more about Isaac in:
"H.E.R.O. of Faith"
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01/21/2026

HERO HIGHLIGHT: Abraham & Sarah

God told Abraham he'd have a family as big as the number of stars in the sky! That's pretty hard to believe when you and your wife are old and wrinkled and still without a child of your own.

Even when it seemed impossible, Abraham & Sarah believed God's words. And a miracle happened!

Will you trust what God says, even if it seems impossible?

Be inspired through Abraham & Sarah's story in:
"H.E.R.O. of Faith"
www.joannastabley.com

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