by Joanne | Nov 14, 2017 | Devoted Living
There are many ways we pursue our calling. We become involved in our schools, our churches, our neighborhoods, and organizations. We can often be amazed by the achievements or successes of those around us. Even as I write the word, “astounding”, I am...
by Joanne | Nov 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
There is nothing like a hot cup of coffee, or in my case, a pot of coffee in the morning. If the first cup is wonderful, then each cup thereafter gets better, right until the very last drop. Come the afternoon however, I switch to tea. No flavors, no milk, no sugar....
by Joanne | Nov 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (James 1:17, NIV) God is so good to send the rains and to then perfect if with His creation enjoying His life-giving...
by Joanne | Nov 11, 2017 | Book Reviews
Stories are often the best way to move people to view issues we might otherwise overlook. In his second and latest book, Awakened, Allen Madding continues the story of a church whose eyes are opened to the plight of the homeless during a snowstorm. You can read my...
by Joanne | Nov 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Silence. The early morning hours are my favorite part of the day. The quiet and stillness found there are a balm to my soul bringing inspiration for the day...