by Joanne | Jun 23, 2020 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
We began the week with reading 2 Timothy 1:1-7. Here we find Paul commending Timothy for his genuine faith. Even though they are apart, Timothy is remembered fondly. “This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my...
by Joanne | Jun 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today we are going to look at the twelfth psalm of ascents, Psalm 131. Here we find a simple and beautiful call to childlike faith in God. “The more a believer matures spiritually, the more childlike his faith will become. Growing to trust God involves assuming many...
by Joanne | Jun 21, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts
“For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith …” (2 Peter 1:5, NIV) “Drudgery is the test of genuine character. The greatest hindrance in our spiritual life is that we will only look for big things to do. We all have those times...
by Joanne | Jun 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Worth. We are all image bearers. The thought has been with me for days. We bear the image of Christ. In creating man, God stamped His very...
by Joanne | Jun 17, 2020 | Encouragement
I have always enjoyed a good commercial. They can bring laughter, and an exceptionally good one will be thought provoking. Such is one commercial which has been in my thoughts since the first time viewed. It shows a young girl returning home from soccer a bit...
