by Joanne | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
This time of the year is filled with promises. Promises of gifts, of time spent together with family and friends, of laughter and of remembering. Let’s pause to remember other promises which we have been given. “The promise that is born today†The birth of Jesus...
by Joanne | Dec 10, 2022 | Quotes & Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth.” (Psalm 100:1, NASB) “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.” (Philippians 4:4-5, NASB) Lord, we recognize and admit not...
by Joanne | Dec 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Simple. Simple is defined as: “easy to understand; not elaborate or artificial; unassuming” (dictionary.com). Mary a...
by Joanne | Dec 6, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
It is amazing how Christmas always remains a most special and sacred time of year. No matter how familiar the songs, or the words of the story may be, Christmas always holds something new. At the start of the Advent season, I turned to read the familiar story in each...
by Joanne | Dec 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Last week our online small group began the study Hope Has Come by The Daily Grace Co. It is beautiful in both word and photos, but more importantly, rich in thought. You can follow along for the next few weeks as I share excerpts from our group. ~*~*~ Our readings...