by Joanne | Nov 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Wander. The word brings to mind God’s people who wandered in the wilderness for forty years before arriving at their...
by Joanne | Oct 12, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“He renews my strength.” (Psalm 23:3, NLT) The older and more familiar version puts it this way, “He restores my soul” (NKJV). And who of us does not need our souls restored these days? Our souls get tired, worn down, and discouraged with the challenges facing...
by Joanne | Sep 14, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
For the next several weeks, each Monday, we are going to go through the familiar passage of Psalm 23. Phrase by phrase, we will dig a little deeper to uncover the precious truths and hidden treasure found in this beloved and oft quoted psalm. Most, if not all of us,...
by Joanne | Dec 2, 2019 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Psalm 23 may be the most well known psalm and yet still fell fresh upon reading these words: “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He let me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right...
by Joanne | Jun 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
“For this is what the Sovereign Lord says: I myself will search and find my sheep.” (Ezekiel 34:11, NLT) God is the waiting Father, the caring Shepherd in search of his lamb. His legs are scratched, his feet are sore, and his eyes are burning. He scales...
