by Joanne | Feb 12, 2024 | Encouragement
In the early morning light, I read these familiar words … “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.” (Lamentations 3:22, NIV) The words fell a bit differently on my soul. I had always taken the verse to mean the Lord’s...
by Joanne | Feb 10, 2024 | Quotes & Thoughts
“For the word of God is living and active and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing as far as the division of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and able to judge the thoughts and intentions of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12, NASB) “When...
by Joanne | Feb 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Consume. “Therefore, since we receive a kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us show gratitude, by which we may offer to God an...
by Joanne | Feb 6, 2024 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
Pulling into our driveway, I notice the basketball hoop on its lowest setting. Over the years, it has been raised and lowered to adjust to the height of children, adults, and now again, grandchildren. Memories of shooting hoops with our two oldest granddaughters flood...
by Joanne | Feb 6, 2024 | Encouragement
We cannot always explain the challenges we face in life. There may even be times in which we can search for an explanation and find there is no answer. A recent read of Psalm 44 brought some thoughts. “O God, we have heard with our ears, Our fathers have told us...
