by Joanne | Jul 30, 2014 | Devoted Living
Children grow so quickly – in size, intelligence, and abilities. I was reminded and deeply moved as I read a post Monday in which the blogger shared how her daughter continues to progress. I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the progression of...
by Joanne | Jul 29, 2014 | Encouragement
I have read this story in Acts 27 so many times, loving how Paul takes charge and encourages the sailors and passengers in the midst of a storm. He speaks words which infuse with courage and calms their anxiety. He breaks bread and feeds them for their own good. He...
by Joanne | Jul 28, 2014 | Encouragement
The written word. I don’t seem to see it as often as in years passed. Even with birthdays, it seems so many send electronic cards. Now don’t get me wrong, I love those too. It is always a surprise to see them in my inbox. But the written word falls like a...
by Joanne | Jul 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
I was raised in the church – Sunday School (complete with pins to show I passed each year), VBS (Vacation Bible School), youth group, and church several times a week. My parents did everything right in growing me to know Who I believed in. But then I hit middle...
by Joanne | Jul 27, 2014 | Prayer
A few years ago, I read Calm My Anxious Heart by Linda Dillow. Every once in a while, I pull the book off my shelf and read a few pages. Today was one of those times ….. The Lord is my peace. I shall not live in anxiety. He puts me under His wing of comfort and...
