by Joanne | Feb 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, I shared how 500 pregnant women showed up for Mama Kits in Katwe, Uganda when The Lulu Tree only had 100 kits to give out. The turnout far exceeded anyone’s expectations. We also came to realize we had to make a way for The Lulu Tree to go back...
by Joanne | Feb 5, 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 …. Focus. We were playing with blocks the other morning – just Jocelyn and I – when she noticed...
by Joanne | Feb 4, 2016 | Encouragement
“Remember we all stumble, every one of us. That’s why it’s a comfort to go hand in hand.” (Emily Kimbrough) Have you ever noticed that once we have stumbled a bit, we never forget the hand of the one who came alongside of us. We remember the...
by Joanne | Feb 3, 2016 | Devoted Living
The study in front of me asks its readers to make time to read the book of Colossians in one reading. I did so but returned repeatedly to two verses … “You learned about the Good News from Epaphras, our beloved co-worker. He is Christ’s faithful...
by Joanne | Feb 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Both girls were sick so I went over to babysit them in their home. That is quite a different experience than being on my own turf. They were excited to play with their toys and games with me. The morning flew with playing KerPlunk, Cooties, Feed the Pig and...