by Joanne | Oct 1, 2015 | 31 Questions Jesus Asked
When my children were younger, they each seemed to come to a point that all they did was point and ask, “What’s that?” The questions were endless and for a while, this stage of growth seemed like it would never end. Yet isn’t the point of...
by Joanne | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized
For much of my adult life, my days have been spent with children, mostly toddlers. Between raising my own, doing daycare, and now tending to my granddaughters, one might say I have had more conversations with toddlers than adults. Jocelyn, now talking up a storm,...
by Joanne | Sep 29, 2015 | Devoted Living
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-19, NLT) For the last few days, I have been reading the familiar...
by Joanne | Sep 28, 2015 | Devoted Living
Samson. The mere mention of his name brings his story back to mind. But there were new lessons to be gleaned from this old story: We must keep our ears inclined to hear God speak. Knowing they will have a son given to them by God, Manoah asks the angel, “When...
by Joanne | Sep 25, 2015 | Book Reviews
Prayer. It always remains a mystery. At times our prayers are vibrant and the words flow freely, rapidly, and with ease. And some days, we may feel like our prayers are in need of a defibrillator. In her book, Pray Deep: Ignite Your Prayer Life in 21 Days, Kathryn...
