by Joanne | Jul 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Return to the Lord your God, for he is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love.” (Joel 2:13, NLT) “How far do you want God to go in getting your attention? God does what it takes to get our attention. Isn’t...
by Joanne | Jul 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Distant. The first words which came to mind upon seeing the word prompt were – far off, remote, aloof. None of these words are characteristics of God....
by Joanne | Jul 18, 2019 | Book Reviews, Encouragement
Fears. We all have them, it’s a matter of what we will do when fear arises. Fear can be defined as an unpleasant emotion that is likely to cause pain or poses a threat. The problem with fear is found in the very word – “likely”, as that means...
by Joanne | Jul 17, 2019 | Encouragement
I just needed to step outside, sit down, and breathe in – to take a break from the usual routine. Sitting down in the empty chair, I was blessed to sit alongside my mom, who always guarantees a few minutes of wonderful conversation. Looking up to the sky, I...
by Joanne | Jul 16, 2019 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
This second week in Settle My Soul had us looking at God’s unconditional love, the storms of life and our response, and self-control. *~*~*~ “Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone.” (Psalm 33:22) The focus of the one...
