by Joanne | May 8, 2013 | Quotes & Thoughts
“Even when there was no reason for hope, Abraham kept hoping—believing that he would become the father of many nations. For God had said to him, “That’s how many descendants you will have!†And Abraham’s faith did not weaken.” (Romans 4:18, 19...
by Joanne | May 7, 2013 | Encouragement
Today I noticed that the trees are beginning to color with the signs of budding. To see such a beautiful sight against the blue of the sky caused me to think & wonder about the hope of spring. We so enjoy the smell of spring air, the brighter skies, crocuses...
by Joanne | May 6, 2013 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
Last week we decided to go away for just a few short days. I had been feeling a particular way for a number of weeks & thought it best to disconnect in order to find relief. Want to know what feeling sent us away? Overwhelmed. That is the feeling that drove us to...
by Joanne | May 5, 2013 | Prayer
“I have made a covenant with God that he sends me neither visions, dreams, nor even angels. I am well satisfied with the gift of the Holy Scripture, which give me abundant instruction and all that I need to know both for this life and for that life which is to...
by Joanne | May 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Brave. What came to mind was the book, Anything by Jennie Allen. The book explores a prayer of surrender which the author prayed. The prayer, simply stated is, “Anything. God I will do anything.†To say the book has challenged my faith & my relationship with...
