by Joanne | Mar 30, 2016 | Uncategorized
Our entire family gathered for Easter dinner around our dining room table on Sunday. I had wondered if Jocelyn would balk at her seat this time or if she would be content with her usual seat. Somehow inside of me, I suspected change was coming. And it did! We began to...
by Joanne | Mar 29, 2016 | Book Reviews
Life is full of difficulties and adversities, all of which play critical roles in our lives. Some people allow their hardships to embitter or bring them down. Others use those very adversities to cause them to become stronger and rise above. I recently had the...
by Joanne | Mar 28, 2016 | Devoted Living
It’s the morning after. The Monday after Easter. It is always amazing to me how in the midst of the familiar, we get a fresh insight. Or perhaps a few nagging questions which provoke us in our spirit. Over the last week, I spent much time in John 20. I love that...
by Joanne | Mar 27, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Mary Magdalene found the disciples and told them, “I have seen the Lord!” (John 20: 18, NLT) In his triumph, Jesus could have paraded through the streets of Jerusalem. He could have knocked on Pilate’s door. He could have confronted the...
by Joanne | Mar 25, 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 … Alive. “But because of his GREAT LOVE for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with...
