by Joanne | May 13, 2021 | Book Reviews
It’s spring – the time of new life, unexpected growth, and anticipation. Our grass was mowed for the first time yesterday, the flower beds were edged, and hopefully the wood chips will get freshened up today. It was the right time to pick up the Bible...
by Joanne | May 12, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
Isaiah 61. It is such a familiar chapter. We want to remember the mission we have all been called to bring to this world. We take hope in the exchange of gladness instead of mourning; praise instead of fainting; and being called “oaks of righteousness, the...
by Joanne | May 11, 2021 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
It’s a cloudy and gray morning, the rain is coming down softly at the moment. The morning sounds, while present, are quieter; and the morning doves are cooing. It’s a gentle and oddly comforting sound. The sounds all remind me of Elijah. Elijah, in fleeing...
by Joanne | May 10, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Her children stand and bless her. Her husband praises her.†(Proverbs 31:28, NLT) Yesterday was Mother’s Day. Perhaps this post should have been written before the day but some days, it takes me a while to process my thoughts and feelings. I have been blessed...
by Joanne | May 9, 2021 | Quotes & Thoughts
“And it will come about that whoever calls on the name of the Lord will be delivered …” (Joel 2:32, NASB) “So why don’t I call on His name? Why do I run to this person or that person, when God is near and will hear my faintest call? Why...
