by Joanne | Jun 26, 2018 | Encouragement
We need to see with fresh eyes each time we read Scripture. The interactions of the people, both with each other and with Jesus, give us such practical insight into the way Jesus also desires to interact with each one of us in our present day. Two stories of healing...
by Joanne | May 16, 2018 | Encouragement
My favorite time with children has always been in the car. I know, I know – for many, this is the dreaded part. But in my opinion, and it may only be my opinion, the best of conversations always occur in the car. And the other day was no exception … I...
by Joanne | Jan 11, 2018 | Prayer
In a phone conversation with a friend recently, I found myself voicing – once again – my own battle with insecurity. Even as an adult woman, I still struggle with questioning if I measure up, or am good enough. Thankfully, as I grow older, I realize it is...
by Joanne | Jun 5, 2017 | Book Reviews
“Everyone has the mental recording of someone else’s words, someone who made us obviously aware of how small, how unprepared, how extraordinary we are.” (from You Can Do This by Tricia Lott Williford, page 99) Words. We use them all day long....
by Joanne | May 17, 2017 | Book Reviews, Encouragement
The thought had been with me for quite a number of days …Â We are all image bearers. We bear the image of Christ. In creating man, God stamped His very image on each of us. Our worth stems from the truth God loves us because He created us and not based on...