by Joanne | Mar 2, 2017 | Encouragement
Some days we each need the reminder that all we do in this life truly does matter. And my reading the other day brought just that reminder. The Lord instructed Samuel to start looking for a new king. Saul had been rejected by God as king and it was time for his throne...
by Joanne | Mar 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Lent was not a part of my life growing up so I truly did not consider making it a practice in my life until my adult years. Giving up something for an extended amount of time has helped me to focus on the meaning of sacrifice. Sacrifice has often been thought of as...
by Joanne | Feb 28, 2017 | Book Reviews
Having two young granddaughters, I am always on the search for new children’s books. But not just any book. I want to share stories which will draw them closer to God and their identity in Him. When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner is beautiful! It is a story...
by Joanne | Feb 27, 2017 | Devoted Living
Choices. We are faced with them from the moment the alarm goes off in the morning …. Get out of bed or hit the snooze button? Socks, slippers or barefoot? Coffee or tea? Email or devotional? Pancakes or yogurt? The choices come at us right from the start of our...
by Joanne | Feb 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” (Colossians 3:12, NLT) I want to wear this clothing that God had provided. How will it affect the...
