by Joanne | Aug 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
“The effective prayer of a righteous man can accomplish much. Elijah was a man with a nature like ours, and he prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the earth for three years and six months. Then he prayed again, and the sky poured rain and...
by Joanne | May 11, 2021 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
It’s a cloudy and gray morning, the rain is coming down softly at the moment. The morning sounds, while present, are quieter; and the morning doves are cooing. It’s a gentle and oddly comforting sound. The sounds all remind me of Elijah. Elijah, in fleeing...
by Joanne | May 6, 2021 | Uncategorized
Prayer. Some days we pray big prayers. Some days our requests are smaller. Tucked within the pages of 1 Kings we find Elijah and he’s involved in a showdown between the gods of Baal and the One True God. A sacrifice is prepared and first up are the prophets of...
by Joanne | Sep 7, 2016 | Encouragement
We served together for a short period of time but the time impacted me in ways long afterwards, probably unbeknownst to her. It can be hard for me to express myself aloud or give my opinions to those I do not know well. Insecurity causes me to hold back. She seemed to...
by Joanne | Dec 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
This is the month. The month of Christmas pageantry which we all love and enjoy. This is a time of year near and dear to our hearts…. the lights the trees the Christmas plays the music Christmas outfits family photos the cards We can make much of Christmas. But...
