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Joanna Patton
Apr 3, 20210 min read


Answering The Call...
When I first arrived at YWAM LA, it was with a knowing that this was the place God had for me next. I arrived with two suitcases, enough...
Joanna Patton
Jul 283 min read


A Season of Leading
This August marks 3 years & six months since I began staffing full time with YWAM Los Angeles. Wow! In that time, there have been many...
Joanna Patton
Apr 184 min read


A Surprising Year!
Do you ever have one of those years that sneaks up on you? Catches you by surprise? Despite all your careful planning, big dreams &...
Joanna Patton
Sep 8, 20244 min read


Thank you 2023- Hello 2024!!!
Hello! It has been quite a while since I have shared an update! In the time since we've last been together, I helped to organize and...
Joanna Patton
Jan 19, 20244 min read


He IS Faithful!
Hello family & friends! It has been a BUSY couple of months! I wanted to start by saying THANK YOU to each one who has partnered with...
Joanna Patton
Aug 17, 20233 min read


To All Nations...
I began my journey in missions nearly 3 years ago, & I am still amazed at just how God brought each detail into place. This has been an...
Joanna Patton
May 22, 20232 min read
One Thing Is Needed...
Luke 10:38-42 tells the story of Martha & Mary. It says both of them 'sat at Jesus' feet, indicating He was their teacher, & they His...
Joanna Patton
Jan 20, 20233 min read


Transforming Nations...
"Two roads diverged in a wood, & I, I took the road less traveled by..." Robert Frost It's been said that the only constant is change. I...
Joanna Patton
Dec 11, 20224 min read
God With Us...
"When death invades our lives, there is a war for our hearts that surrounds us. It’s a battle to believe what is true about who God is in...
Joanna Patton
Oct 29, 20223 min read
"Just" a seed...
"Remember, you're still a seed planted in the ground..." ~Jesus 🌱 Unless a seed goes into the ground & dies, it remains just a seed. BUT...
Joanna Patton
Oct 27, 20222 min read


What Does God Want?
"Going through the motions doesn’t please You, a flawless performance is nothing to You. I learned worship when my pride was shattered....
Joanna Patton
Sep 20, 20223 min read


Receiving Vision For The Future...
Hello friends & family! In my recent Facebook post, I alluded to there being some news coming. Well, here it is! In April 2023, YWAM Los...
Joanna Patton
Aug 13, 20222 min read
Oral Bible Translation!📖
Oral Bible Translation I wanted to share a class I'm getting to participate in! It is FASCINATING! We need to find... Words to EXPRESS...
Joanna Patton
Jul 9, 20222 min read


Fear Not...
"The Lord is my helper; I will not fear..." Hebrews 13:6 When does the Lord become my Helper? Does He only BECOME my Helper when the...
Joanna Patton
Jul 2, 20223 min read


Behold, I Am Doing A New Thing...
Behold, I will do new things; now it springs up, do you not perceive it? I will make a way in the wilderness & rivers in the desert... I...
Joanna Patton
Jun 17, 20223 min read


I Am Fighting For You...
As I spent time with God this morning, He took me back to my time living in India. At the time, I felt so helpless in all that I saw. He...
Joanna Patton
Apr 24, 20222 min read


Living Content...
What is the difference between "content" & "happy"? Content- satisfied, at peace, at rest Happy- feeling or emotion of satisfaction The...
Joanna Patton
Apr 2, 20222 min read


What Does It Mean to be King-spective...
"I'm not coming back for a splintered bride. A splintered church." Factions. Separations. The word "splintered" means: to cause to break...
Joanna Patton
Mar 26, 20223 min read


The Return to First Love
"I'm not asking you to 'stay home with the kids' while I work & ask you to trust Me. I'm asking you to work with Me. Together. Can you...
Joanna Patton
Jan 28, 20222 min read

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