Born at the beginning of World War II, 82-year-old Joyce (Grammer) Lacey has been teaching God's Word since the age of 15.

Previously published in Guideposts' "Angels on Earth" magazine, Joyce has always felt a burden to share what God has been teaching her about His Holy Spirit. Under the guidance of author and the famous Author of the "Hugs" books, Mary Hollingworth and with the support of the Writer's Gallery in, Yucaipa (town), she finally realized her dream of glorifying God with her first book From Little Pauper Girl: To "Princess-Bride" for Ever After.

Whether in her job, as K to 6th-grade room mother, or as a member of the P.T.A. board, Joyce shines her light and serves her community in practical ways. Her mentoring work with teenage girls, sharing her irresistible passion for the Bible with the next generation. Her works with children awarded her a PTA Founders Day recognition award.

Joyce lives in Yucaipa with her husband Larry and still actively serves at the Foothill Bible Church.