by Joanne | Oct 31, 2015 | 31 Questions Jesus Asked
Grit … It had been defined as “firmness of character, indomitable spirit”. A tweet appeared in my feed yesterday which stirred me immediately. I hit “retweet” to make sure certain individuals in my life, who are coaches, would read it. As...
by Joanne | Oct 30, 2015 | 31 Questions Jesus Asked
Jesus had such a beautiful friendship with Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Here was a relationship which was distinct and separate from that which He had with the disciples. These three were siblings whom He had spent much time. Arriving in Bethany, Jesus is given the news...
by Joanne | Oct 29, 2015 | 31 Questions Jesus Asked
Starting a new project or venture can be exciting. We have dreams and ideas which stir our hearts and minds. But often as the days go on, we begin to get tired and want to see the end result. Staying focused to the task at hand often takes tremendous discipline. The...
by Joanne | Oct 28, 2015 | 31 Questions Jesus Asked
They had caught her in the act. The act of adultery, which was punishable by death. There was no concern for the woman, who remains nameless. They were only attempting to trap Jesus in a theological debate. They gave no thought to the woman. Their only thought was...
by Joanne | Oct 27, 2015 | 31 Questions Jesus Asked
We all have had friendships we thought would last through thick and thin, till the end of time. Then something changes, we may not even know what or when, but those friends are no longer around. The phone does not ring as often, or at all. They hardly come to the door...
by Joanne | Oct 26, 2015 | 31 Questions Jesus Asked
Bread. We all enjoy eating some with our meals. There are members in my family who can consume unprecedented amounts of it. Restaurants bring bread to the table knowing it will keep patrons satisfied. Jesus knew bread was a necessity. One day He sat down with His...