by Joanne | Mar 14, 2017 | Book Reviews
“Therefore glorify the Lord in the dawning light, The name of the Lord God of Israel in the coastlands of the sea.” (Isaiah 24:15, NKJV) Lighthouses. The mere sight of the structures brings the reminder that in the midst of a storm, navigation is always...
by Joanne | Feb 28, 2017 | Book Reviews
Having two young granddaughters, I am always on the search for new children’s books. But not just any book. I want to share stories which will draw them closer to God and their identity in Him. When God Made You by Matthew Paul Turner is beautiful! It is a story...
by Joanne | Feb 13, 2017 | Book Reviews
Growing up I longed for a marriage to last a lifetime, children, and a house with the white picket fence. I’ve been blessed with all but the white picket fence. In its place sits the low stone wall common to New England. In May, we will celebrate thirty eight...
by Joanne | Feb 6, 2017 | Book Reviews
Parenting. It’s the job with the most challenges and endless rewards. Every day presents itself anew as none are truly identical. And no two children are identical either. Each one, by God’s design, is different. But how does one parent when the...
by Joanne | Jan 31, 2017 | Book Reviews
It is not a secret that I love to read and in fact, usually have several books going at once. It is a bad habit I have tried often to break and have failed at it, so I no longer make a New Year’s resolution to read one at a time. This is futile. Historical...
by Joanne | Jan 30, 2017 | Book Reviews
At the start of the new year, I began to slowly read the Gospel of Mark in a desire to learn about the people who were first hand recipients of the compassion and miracles of Jesus. Bible Studies on Mark by William Boekenstein has been a wonderful resource to add to...