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...
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...
