by Joanne | Feb 20, 2018 | Devoted Living
The words written in the margin of my Bible read: “Instructions for success.” Marked are several verses, spoken by God Himself to Joshua, following the death of Moses. “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the instructions Moses gave...
by Joanne | Feb 19, 2018 | Encouragement
I woke up yesterday morning to fresh snow. White as white could be. A blanket of beauty, the yard wrapped in a stunning hush of quietness. I’ll admit – I love where we live. I love our yard and the serenity I breathe in simply looking out. As I stood...
by Joanne | Feb 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
Perhaps like us, your house has been up way later than usual watching The Olympics … “The master said, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant. You have been faithful in handling this small amount, so now I will give you many more responsibilities,...
by Joanne | Feb 16, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Why. It’s a question I have found myself asking again this week … “Why?” As I watched the news and asked the question, I found myself...
by Joanne | Feb 15, 2018 | Encouragement
The phone call came, “Please pray. They are both sick.” The words brought to mind this post, making it seem like the time to re-post it. Years ago, in the throes of toddlerhood and probably complaining about the “terrible two’s, someone responded,...