by Joanne | Dec 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
In looking back over the last week in the Bible Study, Hope Has Come, I realized how a song came to mind for each reading … Our first reading last week was Genesis 1:31 and Genesis 6:5-7. We are looking at creation and there were several sentences from the study...
by Joanne | Dec 17, 2022 | Quotes & Thoughts, Uncategorized
“For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have eternal life.” (John 3:16, NASB) “But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for...
by Joanne | Dec 16, 2022 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Witness. Witness … “to see, hear, or know by personal presence and perception” (dictionary.com). In order for...
by Joanne | Dec 13, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
“Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming! Clear the road for him!†(Matthew 3:3b, NLT) The words of John the Baptist seem to resound even more this time of year. His very words are taken from the Old Testament book of Isaiah: “Listen! It’s the voice of someone...
by Joanne | Dec 13, 2022 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
During the second week of Advent, we focused on Peace … The week began with reading Genesis 1 and Genesis 3. What a contrast between these 2 chapters. In Genesis 1, we find all God created – perfect in beauty, perfect in order, and perfect in peace. But...