by Joanne | Apr 27, 2017 | Encouragement
The story of Hagar has been before me for a few days. Hagar, the Egyptian maidservant of Sarai. She was stripped of all personal rights as a person, as a woman, and had to give into Sarai’s every demand. Her very name, Hagar, means “flight”. This is...
by Joanne | Apr 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
The words were before me in a version I do not read regularly: “God hasn’t invited us into a disorderly, unkempt life but into something holy and beautiful – as beautiful on the inside as the outside.” (1 Thessalonians 4:7, MSG) They stayed...
by Joanne | Apr 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
I sat on the deck looking out at the sea. Water as far as the eye can see in any direction. The swells are unbelievable but made for a good night’s sleep, as they rocked us gently. Although I have seen the sea before, it is still so incomprehensible to my eyes...
by Joanne | Apr 24, 2017 | Book Reviews
Most everyone is familiar with the story, The House That Jack Built, which is a cumulative story with each page building momentum until you get the completed tale at the very end. In his book, The Frightening Philippi Jail, Gary Bower, uses this same technique to tell...
by Joanne | Apr 18, 2017 | Book Reviews
Testimonials do not often motivate for me to read a book. This time was different though as I read the words printed at the top of the front cover … “Don’t read this unless you are ready to be wrecked for everything God loves.” (Gabe Lyons) The...
