by Joanne | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
The higher goal of spiritual living is not to amass a wealth of information, but to face sacred moments. What is retained in the souls is the moment of insight. (Abraham Joshua Heschel) I admire education and enjoy learning. Suffice to say, I will probably always be a...
by Joanne | Nov 15, 2017 | Devoted Living
Friendship is such a gift. Morning time, with a seminarian friend, brings such precious thoughts each time we connect. She has stretched me as she gently shares and affirms and loves. One morning the book put the following question before us to discuss: “The...
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...