by Joanne | Jun 15, 2024 | Quotes & Thoughts
“Now I am coming to you. I told them many things while I was with them in this world so they would be filled with my joy.” (John 17:13, NLT) “If there is anything that ought to characterize the life of a Christian, it is joy! Jesus spoke many times...
by Joanne | Jun 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Cover. I cannot sleep if the covers on our bed are not up to at least my neck. My arms need to be under and most nights, the only...
by Joanne | Jun 11, 2024 | Let's Have Coffee
For the last few days I keep returning to same portion of Scripture. In writing to the Galatians, Paul gives a list of misdeeds, or behavior we should not exhibit in our lives. But it is the list of behaviors we should possess that fully has my attention lately....
by Joanne | Jun 11, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The passage in John 6:1-58 is one which continually stirs thoughts. Jesus feeds the five thousand after posing a question to Philip. “Where are we to buy bread, so that these may eat?” (John 6:5, NASB) I love that Jesus asked a question of Philip, already...
by Joanne | Jun 10, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The mere mention of the name Job can make me quake as I immediately think of suffering, and trials, and loss. Who wants that? So much better to think of pleasant opportunities and blessings. Yet recently I found myself turning to the book of Job for encouragement....
