Jo Sauder To Love Beyond Blog | Lancaster PA Author and Speaker, Motherhood, Parenting, Faith and Anti-Trafficking

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By the Hope that Only He Brings

Welcome to the Love Beyond blog. Here we explore topics like motherhood, faith, family, missions, anti-trafficking efforts and more. We believe that life is a series of "yeses," and true freedom comes from our Savior, Jesus Christ.

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Hi friends, my name is Jo.

I'm a lover of Jesus, with a heart's desire to love others well, wherever He calls me. I'm a wife, mama, grammy, and adoptive mama too. I spent years as a missionary in Cambodia and my experiences have made me passionate about freedom, family, truth, and anti-trafficking. I'm spurred on by Isaiah 61:1 which says, "The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor; he has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to those who are bound."

Latest Posts

Authentic look at my life in the past 4 years. The good and difficult times and how Jesus was there.

The Raw and Real

By Joanne Sauder • December 10, 2024

God’s heart for us is good. He weeps with us. He wants our trust, surrender and “yes."

Our Second Home

By Joanne Sauder • November 12, 2024

“For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12

Mission trip to Tete, Mozambique; Jo Sauder, Missionary, Blogger

Tete, Mozambique-Desert and Dreams

By Joanne Sauder • February 23, 2024

BRING JUSTICE TO THE FATHERLESS, PLEAD THE WIDOW’S CAUSE; Tete, where we visited, is a city southwest of Pemba and is far from the coast. It is known to be the hottest and driest city in Mozambique. Our son, Shaun, had been serving in Tete for nearly 7 months and we travelled over to visit him and see what God was doing in that part of Africa. He was serving with Pioneer 61, a ministry who has been loving on the poor in the mid-western part of Mozambique for 10 years already.

Delicious chicken and creamy potato recipe from Jo Sauder

Sage Chicken with Creamy Potatoes

By Joanne Sauder • January 15, 2024

Looking for a savory, easy, and delicious recipe on these cold winter nights? This Sage Chicken with Creamy Potatoes did not disappoint! You can check it out in one of my favorite cookbooks: Half Baked Harvest Super Simple.

Blackened Salmon

By Jo Sauder • September 13, 2023

I love finding a recipe that is simple, delicious and healthy too! We like to eat fresh fish from time to time and this recipe is a keeper.

Dare to say "Yes!"

By Jo Sauder • October 6, 2023

For me, it all started one day in April 2009 when I watched a short video from Love146, a global anti-trafficking organization. The video was about a girl in SouthEast Asia whose number was 146. In brothels around the world, sometimes the precious girls are not called by their names, but rather a number. This was the heartbreaking case in this story. It impacted my heart so deeply and I shared it with my husband who was, also, astounded.

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03/15-17

Sharing at a ladies’ retreat for The Livingroom of Ephrata.

04/04

Moms Alive, Ephrata

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Beyond Dreams, Beyond Joy, Beyond Borders

Our Second Home

By Joanne Sauder • November 12, 2024

“For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands.” Isaiah 55:12

Living in the Kingdom of Wonder

By Joanne Sauder • October 5, 2024

What is it like to raise a family in a different country?

Free tour of Istanbul, Turkey on a long layover with TourIstanbul with Turkish Airlines

Stopping by Istanbul, Turkey

By Joanne Sauder • April 23, 2024

TourIstanbul is a nice, economical way to see the historic city of Istanbul, Turkey! If you have a long layover on Turkish Airlines in Istanbul, just go to the TourIstanbul desk and see what is available. Travel to and from the airport, along with meals and sightseeing are included in this complimentary package.