by Joanne | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
We continued another week in “Awaken” by Priscilla Shirer, which brings a timely word for these moments we are living … There are so many who are hurting right now. Much of the news moves us to tears as the pain and sadness of others is seen. The...
by Joanne | Apr 27, 2020 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
We are turning this week to Psalm 123, the fourth of the Psalms of Ascent, where we find the psalmist turning his eyes to look to God. It is with this act of gazing upward that we can come to understand the stance of faith. “Faith is the upward vision of the...
by Joanne | Apr 26, 2020 | Devoted Living
“So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord …” (2 Corinthians 3:18, NLT) “A servant of God must stand so very much alone that he never realizes he is alone. In the early stages of the Christian life,...
by Joanne | Apr 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Perspective. This was a difficult word prompt and I’ll admit, I sat for some time trying to get my thoughts together. Perspective....
by Joanne | Apr 23, 2020 | Book Reviews
Having grown up in the church, I often heard of the importance of a close relationship with Jesus. Yet on any given day, there are way too many voices and responsibilities distracting us from Him. As life became quieter, more isolated even, it was the perfect time to...