by Joanne | Feb 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
“And He said, “Certainly I will be with you.” (Exodus 3:12, NASB) “And lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.” (Matthew 28:20, NASB) In the normal course of his day, while tending his father-in-law’s sheep, Moses had an encounter with God....
by Joanne | Jan 27, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
The day had come ”“ the Israelites were going to enter the Promised Land but they would be doing so without their leader. Moses had taken them as far as God was going to permit him to go. Moses prepares them, delivering a farewell speech, as he truly knew the nature...
by Joanne | Aug 8, 2019 | Encouragement
In a few days, our family will be headed to the lake and mountains of New Hampshire for a vacation. This will be our thirtieth summer going minus a summer or two. This week away brings relaxation and a rest to my soul like no other place I know. Today as I anticipate...
by Joanne | Jul 7, 2019 | Encouragement
“But Jesus spoke to them at once. “Don’t be afraid, ” he said. “Take courage. I am here!” (Matthew 14:27, NLT) “When the disciples saw Jesus in the middle of their stormy night, they called him a ghost. A phantom … To...
by Joanne | Aug 30, 2018 | Encouragement
I’m remembering the last day of our vacation from a year past. The morning was typical of me – out of bed at 5AM. The comforting aroma of the coffee dripping enveloped me as I waited for my first sips to fully awaken me. The kitchen was dark as if still...