by Joanne | Mar 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
Last week was the beginning of the Lenten season. We can also say it was the beginning of 40 Days With Jesus, since that is the study our group is using for this time. We are following the reading schedule and using their discussion questions. ~*~*~ Our first reading...
by Joanne | Dec 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
We know the Christmas story by heart so it is amazing when a new insight leaps off the pages of my Bible. In Luke 2, the angels do quite a bit of talking with the shepherds. These shepherds were just going about their normal day, doing what they did each and every...
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...
by Joanne | Jul 2, 2013 | Devoted Living
The words came back in a rush, filling my thoughts. I knew them well. How many times had I quoted them? In church services. At funerals. At Bible Studies. Familiarity can rob at times. It robs the depth of meaning as we repeat the familiar so casually. Our minds can...
