by Joanne | May 16, 2021 | Quotes & Thoughts
“The secret of the Lord is for those who fear Him, And He will make them know His covenant.” (Psalm 25:14, NASB) “Dear friend, God may send you some valuable gifts wrapped in unattractive paper. But do not worry about the wrappings for you can be...
by Joanne | May 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Middle. The middle is not the most comfortable place to be. It feels like being neither here nor there. God told His people to go...
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...
