by Joanne | Nov 11, 2023 | Quotes & Thoughts
“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.” (Hebrew 11:6, NASB) “Three facts about God underlie true faith: He is able (Matthew 9:28), He is...
by Joanne | Nov 10, 2023 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Maintain. A quick look in the dictionary reveals “to keep in existence or continuance.” But then there is more: “to...
by Joanne | Nov 7, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee
Picking a word for the year has been a most compelling journey over the years. It’s interesting to see where it shows up, and how it applies to life right in the moment. It usually slips in so quietly one can hardly notice it at all. It’s what happened...
by Joanne | Nov 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
We brought this time in the psalms to a close last week. We will return to the psalms in the new year. Psalm 86 The heading of this chapter – Supplication to the compassionate God – brings the reminder of the compassion of our God. David surely knew this...
by Joanne | Nov 6, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The afternoons are getting chillier and I find myself doing what usually occurs this time of year. Tea. Between the quietness of the afternoon and the warmth of the savored cup of tea, lies a time of restoration. It is one of my favorite times of day. Let me ask you a...
