by Joanne | Jun 4, 2018 | Devoted Living
The early church and its believers were not without their challenges as the Church began to grow: Our stories build our faith. Paul reported to the believers all God had done on their missionary journey. It’s our stories – we used to call them...
by Joanne | Jun 3, 2018 | Encouragement
“When Mary arrived and saw Jesus, she fell at his feet and said, “Lord, if only you had been here, my brother would not have died.” (John 11:32, NLT) “When Jesus arrived, Mary thought He was too late. Her beloved brother Lazarus was dead. Yet,...
by Joanne | Jun 1, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Return. We have had a house guest for the past week – Talula. She’s the dog of my sister-in-law and ours to keep whenever she vacations. However,...
by Joanne | May 31, 2018 | Encouragement
The old saying goes, “Time heals all wounds” but I am not sure it ‘heals’ them per se, but perhaps the pain is eased as the memories remain. I have been playing the game, “This time last year …..” for over a month now....
by Joanne | May 30, 2018 | Encouragement
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” (Hebrews 10:23, NLT) The promises of God, once heard and remembered, bring hope, assurance, and peace each day. They keep our minds and hearts focused...
