by Joanne | Aug 18, 2015 | Devoted Living
“Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians 5:17, NIV) For several days, I have been thinking about the word, “identity”. Most of us would agree that our identity is found in who...
by Joanne | Aug 17, 2015 | Encouragement
Friends. They come in every size and shape. Some are extroverts, while others remain introverted. There are the active athletes and the sedentary bookworms. And then there are those who are fun to be around. The ones who make us laugh and enjoy the moment, even when...
by Joanne | Aug 10, 2015 | Devoted Living
This was the last week spent in the book of James. James has done his share of stepping on our toes, in a good way, of course. And so here are the final thoughts from James Chapter 5: Treat people fairly and kindly for their work. We are never to exploit others,...
by Joanne | Aug 9, 2015 | Prayer
“And I am certain that God, who began the good work within you, will continue his work until it is finally finished on the day when Christ Jesus returns.” (Philippians 1:6, NLT) “Lord Jesus, let my life bleed glory the way Yours did. Let me not...
by Joanne | Aug 8, 2015 | The Random Five
We sat watching the night news and we both noticed the shadows are changing in our yard. And he says, “Did you notice it is getting dark earlier again?” I will never cease being amazed at the changes in seasons. I have enjoyed the days this week as it...