by Joanne | Oct 14, 2020 | Encouragement
Every day there are things we could do “even more” and in so doing, these actions would be beneficial to our lives. As I’ve been reading Scripture lately, I have been noticing repeated words or small words which seem to stand out above others. It was...
by Joanne | Oct 13, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my hands on you.” (2 Timothy 1:6, NLT) It’s always a good time for us to be reminded to keep up with the task of “fanning our flames.” I love...
by Joanne | Oct 12, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“He renews my strength.†(Psalm 23:3, NLT) The older and more familiar version puts it this way, “He restores my soul†(NKJV). And who of us does not need our souls restored these days? Our souls get tired, worn down, and discouraged with the challenges facing...
by Joanne | Oct 11, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts
“I am glad when I suffer for you in my body, for I am participating in the sufferings of Christ that continue for his body, the church.” (Colossians 1:24, NLT) “The call has nothing to do with personal sanctification, but with being made broken bread...
by Joanne | Oct 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Help. The word prompt brings to mind one of my favorite psalms – Psalm 121. God’s people made the trip to Jerusalem three times a...