by Joanne | May 17, 2017 | Book Reviews, Encouragement
The thought had been with me for quite a number of days …Â We are all image bearers. We bear the image of Christ. In creating man, God stamped His very image on each of us. Our worth stems from the truth God loves us because He created us and not based on...
by Joanne | May 16, 2017 | Devoted Living
As we read Scripture, we would be wise to observe and apply Scriptures to our lives today. All that God has recorded is for our good and has relevance for all time. “Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and...
by Joanne | May 15, 2017 | Devoted Living
It was said during an ordinary and daily phone conversation, “You might be eligible for sainthood and you’re not even Catholic.” We laughed so hard as it was such a ridiculous statement, though it was sincerely said. But it made me think about life...
by Joanne | May 14, 2017 | Devoted Living
“And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.” (James 3:18, NLT) Only a few seeds actually produce fruit, but those seeds are worth all the effort. My dad plants a garden every year, knowing that his...
by Joanne | May 10, 2017 | Devoted Living
We sat on the deck, my husband and I, staring out at the water. The ocean was vast, spanning as far as the eye could see in any direction. We were silenced each day by the mere sight, often sitting in the hush, talking softly as if our voices would disturb the...
