by Joanne | Dec 3, 2017 | Devoted Living
“But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.” (Galatians 4:4-5) Give careful attention to the wording, “when the time had fully...
by Joanne | Dec 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Near. Reading the word prompt before heading to bed last night, I thought I would pass this week. Then I read Psalm 15 early this morning. The psalmist asks:...
by Joanne | Nov 30, 2017 | Encouragement
The news sickens me. Every day. It makes no difference whether I watch or read of the latest happenings. It all has the same effect. These days are disheartening. Disheartening, according to the dictionary, is to “to depress the hope, courage, or spirits...
by Joanne | Nov 29, 2017 | Devoted Living
“So the Word became human and made his home among us.” (John 1:14, NLT) “Abide in Me, and I in you.” (John 15:4, NKJV) Scripture memorization. I have always known it was important to the success of my walk with God. At times I have been...
by Joanne | Nov 28, 2017 | Encouragement
“O God, you are my God; I earnestly search for you. My soul thirsts for you; my whole body longs for you in this parched and weary land where there is no water.” Thanksgiving has passed and one only needs to scroll through their inbox to know the Christmas...