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...
by Joanne | May 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
Having grown up in the church, it continually amazes me the memories that will come back to my mind all these years later. Activities done in Sunday School, or VBS, or some other church activity will flood back vividly, every detail ingrained. Even more amazing is...
by Joanne | May 8, 2017 | Encouragement
“And as it happened, she found herself working in a field that belonged to Boaz, the relative of her father-in-law, Elimelech.” (Ruth 2:3, NLT) The farmers were to leave the edges of their fields unharvested. They were permitted to glean one time only,...
by Joanne | May 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
“And you will be my witnesses, telling people about me everywhere – in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the world.” (Acts 1:8, NLT) Effective witness is supernaturally empowered. The Holy Spirit Himself makes us...
by Joanne | May 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Five Minute Friday prompt this week is … Should. You can click at the bottom of this post to get to Kate Motaung’s site and read all that has been shared on this word. The word ‘should’ is used to make the point of something that is of a necessity...