by Joanne | Jun 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Nehemiah. It’s a most interesting Old Testament book written by an interesting man. No matter how many times one may have read the book, we can never exhaust all that is to be gleaned from his life. Who was Nehemiah? He was a cupbearer to the king, a...
by Joanne | Jun 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is: Criticize. Criticism — finding fault with the actions of another or what they have done. It can sting when you are on the receiving...
by Joanne | Jun 2, 2026 | Let's Have Coffee
The words from a devotional recently read have been stuck in my mind. While they were given for those whom were facing parenting challenges or insecurities, the wisdom in the words can be applied to a variety of situations. “Be the best mom you can be today. You’ll...
by Joanne | Jun 1, 2026 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
We have a granddaughter who did not want to stay at the table when we said grace. She would excuse herself and return after we prayed. Her parents would often joke about “the little heathen”, but hearing the word ‘heathen’ only made me pray for her all the more....
by Joanne | May 27, 2026 | Let's Have Coffee
I woke up the other day fully aware I needed help to get my thoughts aligned and focused once again with God’s truth. Emotions were getting the best of me, and the only way to reign them in is by filling my head with new thoughts. Paul prayed for the Philippians to be...