by Joanne | Mar 8, 2016 | Encouragement
Over the last week, I have been reminded of when God’s people were repairing the wall around Jerusalem. They worked side by side, shoulder to shoulder – doing the tedious work of mortaring the wall. The reason for working in this formation was two-fold:...
by Joanne | Mar 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
“You made a mistake!” Jocelyn takes delight in saying those words to me. For some reason, it strikes her very funny that a grownup can make one. Many times, she will offer the correction. Other times, just the laughter at my error. But having heard...
by Joanne | Mar 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Today I’m joining Kate Motaung for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt. Five minutes. No editing. All of us writing on that same word. Today’s prompt is …. News. News = “a report of a recent event; intelligence; information” (dictionary.com) Lately...
by Joanne | Mar 3, 2016 | Encouragement
“Even the wilderness and desert will be glad in those days. The wasteland will rejoice and blossom with spring crocuses. Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers and singing and joy!” (Isaiah 35: 1-2, NLT) The words are sitting in front of me now for...
by Joanne | Mar 2, 2016 | Encouragement
I love my house, although it is not necessarily the house I love but our yard. Growing up in the Bronx, we did not have a yard. We were surrounded by buildings and sidewalks which left little room for “nature” to occur. But now, living on our plot of land,...
