by Joanne | Jul 3, 2016 | Devoted Living
“And if your hand – even your stronger hand – causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away … But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven in perfect.” (Matthew 5:30 & 48, NLT) When God changes you through regeneration,...
by Joanne | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
About two weeks ago, I had the joy to have a conversation with Holly Barrett. I started reading her blog several years ago and quickly felt a kinship with her. I have found her to be as warm and encouraging as her writing. During the conversation, emotions filled me...
by Joanne | Jul 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s Friday! I’m joining Kate Motaung for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt. Five minutes. No editing. Many of us writing on that same word. Today’s prompt is … Protect. Protect is defined as “to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance,...
by Joanne | Jun 30, 2016 | Encouragement
In his book, The Wounded Healer, Henri Nouwen states this: For the minister is called to recognize the sufferings of his time in his own heart and make that recognition the starting point of his service. Whether he tries to enter into a dislocated world, relate...
by Joanne | Jun 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Today I am reminded of two stories found in the Gospel of Mark: The story of the woman with the issue of blood. She had both a unique and personal encounter with Jesus that resulted in her healing. Due to her issue of blood, this woman was ceremonially unclean...
