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A little bit about Joey O'Connor...

Okay, first and foremost, I'm husband to Krista (ready to celebrate 20 years of marriage) and the dad of four great kids. Love being a dad. I'm the author of eighteen books for couples, parents, teenagers and kids. The founder and executive director of The Grove for the past 5 years. Love to read, write, exercise, and dabble in painting. Served at Coast Hills church in Aliso Viejo for 11 years as a pastor. My passions are learning, art, creativity in the Church, meeting others passionate about God and creating great good for our culture. A good cup of coffee and conversation is always welcome.

I'm grateful for a wonderful family, friends, incredible board of directors and walking in the mysterious wonder-filled journey of life.

PS: That there picture of me in the corner is me on the boat going to Robben Island in South Africa. In the background is Table Mountain...an absolutely gorgeous day. Last summer, 3 of my kids and I had the chance to go on a missions trip in South Africa. On Robbin Island, the four of us stood at Nelson Mandela's jail cell, where he stayed for 17 years (out of a 27 year confinement). Amazing...

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Artist Vision, Ideas, & Focus: How Focused Are You?

I just received this outstanding reflection from a friend of mine. Focus has been a key theme the Lord has been working on in my life the past year. We are told to "Love the Lord with all of our heart, soul, mind and strength." So, the questions of vision and focus naturally flow out of God's call for us to love Him with everything we are. Just because we say we have "vision" or "a vision" doesn't mean we're always focused at executing that vision...take it from who knows.

There are so many thi… Continue

Posted on July 29, 2009 at 5:20pm — 3 Comments

Joey O'Connor

When Did I Stop to Wonder?

Here is a poem I wrote (I'm definitely a minor poet) when I was at a worship service with my high school daughters at June Mt. over New Year's. As beautiful worship songs were playing and high school students were praising God, I stared out the window in awe of falling snow and majestic peaks above me.

I recently took up writing poetry, a road less traveled in comparison to other things I've written.

When Did I Stop to Wonder?

When did I stop to wonder?
Snowflakes floating from skies o… Continue

Posted on March 20, 2009 at 7:30pm — 1 Comment

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Hope-The Christian Distinctive

G.K. Chesterton wrote, "The Christian distinctive is hope." I wrestle with writing the words...in these perilous times because from my vantage point, these times are certainly perilous. Yet, they're not because, in Christ, we possess the gift of hope right now. True hope anchored in the person of Christ, is not a sentimental, ephemeral blissful wish for streets of gold and pearly gates someday, somewhere.

The Christian distinctive of hope is anchored in Christ. Now. Here. In the present.… Continue

Posted on February 10, 2009 at 11:05am —

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What Dreams Are You Pursuing that Make Your Heart Come Alive?

What dream are you pursuing that makes your heart come alive?

Okay, I want to ask a question of a spiritual nature...I've done a lot of thinking, praying, reading and exploring the idea of pursuing the dreams God gives us. I could go on and on with this topic, but here's a few foundational thoughts:

1) We're created to know God, love God, walk with God and enjoy Him.

2) God's uniquely wired each one of us with spiritual gifts, talents and abilities. He also puts dreams and desires in our hear… Continue

Posted on January 26, 2009 at 3:36pm — 4 Comments

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Will 2009 Be Divine? How Will You Seize Your Divine Moments in 2009?

The past month, I have been thoroughly captured by Erwin McManus' book Seizing Your Divine Moment. It is challenging me out of my complacency, theological foxholes, and muddled thinking. We live in a church culture which thinks that "God is only in it" if the provision comes before the task at hand. That, McManus writes, is the opposite of the biblical story. Provision comes when we least expect it, often at the last moment, when we… Continue

Posted on December 29, 2008 at 1:14pm — 8 Comments

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At 10:24am on December 10, 2009, Ishtar Gleason said…
Hi Joey!

Oh my! When God moves He moves. I wish we had a chance to connect before we left. We are acclimating...once we figured out the layering of clothes thing. It's a beautiful place and God has definitely given us a heart for this place and the people. Chris is a Harvard Chaplain. Our little man, Royce, is growing by leaps and bounds!

Our church is a relatively young church, average age 27 and students from Harvard, MIT and surrounding schools. Definitely a different culture from South Orange County, that desperately needs to experience the power and love of God. They need to learn what it means to walk in the liberty of Christ and that God's grace is given and not earned. These kids are entrenched in a "performance-based" culture. We have our work cut out for us...but we must remember that it's God that does the work and we show up where He calls us.

Love the new website! There are so many creative people here that don't know what to do with it in the church. I am so thankful and grateful that this is your ministry, it's so needed!!!! We are starting a VA Ministry here and I will be regularly coming to this site!

How are things with you? We heard that you are no longer in the building. Please keep in touch, we need the California sunshine and beach-life!
At 8:29am on December 8, 2009, Mirko Sevic said…

At 12:10pm on November 30, 2009, Ivy said…
Thanks so much for the warm welcome! I can't wait to get to know everyone around here.
At 8:06am on November 30, 2009, Bethany Trainor said…
Hi Joey! Yeah, Pompano Beach is great!! How is CA? I was just in L.A. last weekend for a Film/T.V. Music conference (it was my first time out there...I had such a great time!)
Take care and God bless!
At 6:17pm on November 17, 2009, Edward van Vliet said…
re: christian arts funding...have yu tried www.cccc.org/?
At 11:15am on November 9, 2009, Mirko Sevic said…
Thank you dear Joey. I am glad to be with your.
Best regard.
At 12:43pm on November 4, 2009, Deborah Ford said…
Hi Joey,
I have these paintings ( The Trinity) there on my page that I need to find a place for. Right now as you know we live in Australia and in the near future will have no place to store them. They are rather large. They also light up with flourescent light.Just wondering if you have any suggestions of what to do with them. I'm willing to donate them or to anyone who has a place for them. We travel from Australia to the states a couple times a year. We will be here till Feb. then were off to OZ and back in Aug/Sept. I know you just posted on what are your needs as an artist. Right now there in a closet of a house that is going to be put up for sale. Thanks for your time and thanks again for this site.
At 7:17pm on October 21, 2009, Erik said…
Sorry, but I have a Writer's Group meeting on Thursday, Joey... wish I had known earlier so I could attend. See you Saturday nite!
At 4:18pm on October 21, 2009, Lily said…
Hi Joey, I'm looking forward to meeting you as well. Hope your week has been a beautiful one...
At 3:14pm on October 20, 2009, Linda M. Upshaw said…
Hello Joey,

Thanks so much for keeping me posted on the events at the Grove Center.
I'm really considering flying down on the 24th, and planning on taking
a workshop in Orange County that day from 8 - 3pm. Working out the
details. The leaves are changing here - so beautiful - hope to take some
photos soon. Be blessed. Linda U.

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