by Joanne | Apr 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
The pandemic has affected us all, and probably all of us in different ways. As Palm Sunday passed, the longing inside of me was heightened. The desire to sit in church, on the hard wooden pew, and bask in the simplicity of the church service I had come to love was at...
by Joanne | Mar 31, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
The photo has been in my text messages for a few weeks. It spoke to me deeply when I first saw it and has continued to speak to me since. Some conversations are had without a single word and I thank God for a cousin whose gift and encouragement often comes from behind...
by Joanne | Mar 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
On a recent Saturday morning, I sat in the stillness. My mug of hot coffee in my hands brings warmth and comfort, a sense of peace and well-being. It is my favorite time of day as nothing has yet taken place and yet, everything is yet going to take place. The verse...
by Joanne | Mar 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
The tree sits on our boundary line. We didn’t even know it was there until our neighbor began moving our stone wall. Suddenly, the little tree had our full attention. It was small, frail looking if I had to describe it. I had my doubts if it was even a tree. It’s...
by Joanne | Mar 28, 2021 | Quotes & Thoughts
“And Jesus stopped and called them, and said, “What do you want Me to do for you?— (Matthew 20:32, NASB) “Dare to be specific with God. Frances Ridley Havergal once said, “Every year I live – in fact, nearly every day – I seem...
