by Joanne | Oct 3, 2022 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“And ordering the crowds to sit down on the grass, He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looked up toward heaven. He blessed the food and breaking the loaves, He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were...
by Joanne | Dec 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Then Jesus took the loaves, gave thanks to God, and distributed them to the people.” (John 6:11, NLT) He climbed up the hill and sat down with His disciples. No matter where He went, a crowd followed Him as they wanted to see the next miracle and the sick...
by Joanne | Jul 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
It was a beautiful morning with the sun brightly shining, the trees budding, and the robins busily hopping about on the front lawn. I watched as a robin carefully took teeny pieces of twigs and flew away. A few minutes later, she returned for another piece of twig,...
by Joanne | Jan 17, 2018 | Devoted Living
The past week brought to mind the story of Abraham and Isaac. Beyond the years of childbearing, and without any hope of children, God delivers on His promise and Isaac is born. The joy, of this now older couple, is unimaginable to our human minds. Isaac – a...
by Joanne | Jul 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Turning the coffee pot on, I head to my desk to check emails, read devotionals, and check on a few people. The words on my calendar catch my eye: “He will also send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground, and the food that comes from the land will be rich...
