by Joanne | Apr 22, 2013 | Devoted Living
For a few weeks now, I have been thinking about my life & influence on others. I especially want that my life impact my family in a positive & godly fashion. I am the third generation of believers in our family. My Gram was an Italian immigrant that found...
by Joanne | Apr 21, 2013 | Prayer, Uncategorized
This is a prayer of Gregory of Nyssa…… Lord, from You flows true and continual kindness. You had cast us off and justly so, but in Your mercy You forgave us. You were at odds with us, and You reconciled us. You had set a curse on us, and You blessed us....
by Joanne | Apr 19, 2013 | Uncategorized
Jump. Just the word brings back all kinds of memories of that summer. The summer I decided that while on vacation at the lake, I would indeed, put on my life jacket & JUMP. My fear had always held me back from swimming out to the platform out in the water &...
by Joanne | Apr 18, 2013 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us anew in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. (Ephesians 2:10 NLT) As I read this verse, I realized how often it is quoted. But how often have I thought about what it was truly saying?...
by Joanne | Apr 17, 2013 | Encouragement, Prayer
This is a re-post from October 13, 2011…… A story was once told…. “I need oil,†said an ancient monk, so he planted an olive sapling. “Lord,†he prayed, “it needs rain that its tender roots may drink & swell. Send gentle showers.†And the...
