by Joanne | Nov 11, 2017 | Book Reviews
Stories are often the best way to move people to view issues we might otherwise overlook. In his second and latest book, Awakened, Allen Madding continues the story of a church whose eyes are opened to the plight of the homeless during a snowstorm. You can read my...
by Joanne | Dec 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Luke made certain we would always know our Savior had no home, no clothes, no bassinet. No comforts. Our long awaited Savior homeless. He left His home in the glories of heaven, set aside His own glory and came to earth entering the human race to save us. And He...
by Joanne | Mar 28, 2015 | The Random Five
In looking out the windows facing our yard, I discovered growing patches of grass, our swing set has reappeared and signs of our patio furniture! And this week I also discovered these wonderful posts: 1) Authenticity. We need to be real both with other people and with...
by Joanne | Oct 31, 2014 | Book Reviews
I recently read, Shaken Awake by Allen Madding. It is the story of a church in downtown Atlanta, Georgia faced with a dwindling and aging congregation that has been forced to shut down the majority of their building, dismissing much of its staff. With small offerings,...
by Joanne | Oct 18, 2012 | Uncategorized
Pastor Steve started a new sermon series this week – Unlovable: What God Loves About Us. Interesting……except I left service thinking, “What was that?”; “Not his best sermon”; “There was nothing in it for me.” Now...
