by Joanne | Jan 30, 2024 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
We need to examine the motivation of our hearts and asking ourselves a few hard questions may be a good starting point: What compels us to do the things we do? Is it a need to impress others or receive recognition? Would we be content to do if there were little...
by Joanne | Jan 30, 2024 | Encouragement
My oldest was in high school when I realized I needed to begin rising early in the morning. The need for quiet time, prayer, and the reading of Scripture was as real as my need for coffee. Although they are now married with children of their own, somewhere along the...
by Joanne | Jan 29, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
We all love to be the person who comes alongside of the one needing help. We can lend an ear and listen, maybe provide an answer, solution, or encouragement. We can prepare a meal and bring it over. Send a surprise to be delivered. A simple phone call, hearing a...
by Joanne | Jan 27, 2024 | Quotes & Thoughts
“In the early morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house, and went away to a secluded place, and was praying there.” (Mark 1:35, NASB) “It was common knowledge among the disciples that they would find Jesus praying during the...
by Joanne | Jan 23, 2024 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
History – we cannot erase it. It is important to know it, look back at it, remember it, and learn from it. We need to let history change us into the people God has always meant for us to be. The past surely shapes where we are today, and where we will go. It...
