by Joanne | Feb 23, 2026 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“Jesus *said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life; no one comes to the Father but through Me.” (John 14:6, NASB) The verse has at opened for several days now. These are the words Jesus spoke to Thomas in response to his questions. Jesus does not offer a...
by Joanne | Feb 17, 2026 | Let's Have Coffee
Today we begin the commemoration of the forty days which Jesus spent in the wilderness. For some, it is called – Lent. During these next forty days, we think about our own shortcomings, also known as sin, and repent. We think about the ways in which our lives...
by Joanne | Feb 16, 2026 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day – the annual day of love. Or the day to acknowledge those you love. Here’s a fun fact: While It isn’t a public, federal, or even a bank holiday, it is a global holiday. But the day often bears a sadness for some. It reminds them of...
by Joanne | Feb 13, 2026 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Some Fridays, I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is: Benediction. Benediction, as defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, is “the invocation of a blessing; the short blessing...
by Joanne | Feb 10, 2026 | Let's Have Coffee
It has been a cold and unusual winter. The last few weeks have brought snow storms and Arctic air, the combination of which has been difficult to contend with the elements. And so, the ice dams began forming on the back of our house. They are stunningly beautiful and...
