by Joanne | Jun 22, 2017 | Devoted Living
“… Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love …”. (John 15: 9b-10a, NLT) The words sit open before me for several days. They are familiar, no matter the version: “Abide in my love.” (ESV) “Make...
by Joanne | Jun 21, 2017 | Devoted Living
The last several weeks have been spent reading the parables of Jesus and also looking at the behavior of the disciples. The disciples were an eclectic group. Most were not well educated nor admired. They were simple fisherman, or tradesmen, who labored hard each day....
by Joanne | Jun 20, 2017 | Book Reviews
At times, we can find ourselves at a point where we desire to live better and love God more deeply. We long to speak with Him and hear from Him. Our prayer time was not intended to be a time we solely present our needs to God but is meant to be how we draw closer to...
by Joanne | Jun 19, 2017 | Encouragement
Dreams. They begin to formulate in us from a young age with every relationship, emotion, and experience playing a part in bringing them to fruition. David, Jessie’s youngest son, was a simple shepherd, tending to his father’s sheep. His dreams may have...
by Joanne | Jun 18, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls and a restorer of homes.” (Isaiah 58:12b, NIV) “As you go…. Can you BREAK a yoke? Can you FEED the hungry? Can you HELP the homeless? Can you CLOTHE the naked? Can you SATISFY the afflicted? Can...
