by Joanne | May 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
We began the week with visiting the story of Dorcas in Acts 9:36-43. Dorcas. It was the many widows she had touched, who approached Peter to tell and show him the things Dorcas had done. We don’t have all the details of the many acts Dorcas had done, or the...
by Joanne | Dec 18, 2016 | Prayer, Uncategorized
“Mary responded, “I am the Lord’s servant.” (Luke 1:38, NLT) Dear Jesus, What a remarkable person she was, your mother. Help me to hear beyond the liturgical familiarity of those words to their far-reaching implications. The honor bestowed on...
by Joanne | Dec 26, 2013 | Devoted Living
The day after. Christmas is over – until next year. This morning, I am finding my thoughts turning to Mary….. I will always remember the miracle of birth. Giving birth to my daughter, my first born, shook me to my core. After the activity settled down and...
by Joanne | Dec 18, 2013 | Christmas 2013
I grew up in church – Sunday School. Vacation Bible School. Friday Night Youth Group. Each played a vital part in my life. They were my introduction to Jesus and to community. I have such fond memories of participating in the annual children’s Christmas...
