by Joanne | May 2, 2013 | Quotes & Thoughts
God loves us: not because we are lovable but because He is love; not because He needs to receive but because He delights to give. (C.S. Lewis) “And so we know and rely on the love God has for us.” (1 John 4:16 NIV84) “So we have come to know and...
by Joanne | May 2, 2013 | Encouragement
{Sigh} You know what I am talking about. For me, it occurred yesterday around the time of 1:15PM. I had just laid Jocelyn down for her nap. Sophia was also laying down. {Sigh} Dictionary.com defines it as:Â “to let out one’s breath audibly, as from...
by Joanne | May 1, 2013 | Quotes & Thoughts
“That is why I tell you not to worry about everyday life—whether you have enough food and drink, or enough clothes to wear. Isn’t life more than food, and your body more than clothing? Can all your worries add a single moment to your life?” (Matthew 6: 25...
by Joanne | Apr 30, 2013 | Devoted Living
Spring time. A favorite time of year. Everything begins to bud. Things spring to life. I have found myself with the task of finding a landscaper to come & help with spring clean-up & weekly lawn mowing. The process has caused me to think about one word –...
by Joanne | Apr 29, 2013 | Encouragement
It is a common & easy thing to measure your worth by your earthly possessions. Who of us has not been guilty of doing this very thing? You add up the value of your home, cars, & bank books (if you are fortunate to still have one in this economy). Or you...