by Joanne | Oct 27, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
The Scripture before me brought the beautiful reminder of the way Jesus stands at the doors of each of our hearts, knocking and waiting to be invited into our lives. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to...
by Joanne | Oct 20, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
The words have stayed opened on my desk for a few days. “You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.” (Psalm 16:11, NASB) It may seem silly but I begin to dissect, taking notice of...
by Joanne | Aug 4, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
There are times I don’t want to forget the many times I have been forgiven, after all, this is the point of grace. We tend to think of God as the God of second chances. But if we were to truly give thought to, and remember the many times we have been forgiven, we...
by Joanne | Jun 9, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Our backyard is lined with woods. It is amazing to watch the change these woods go through each season. Right now, they have fully thickened as spring unfolded all which grows. They are dense and green, and hardly a neighbor’s house can be seen. Sitting one...
by Joanne | May 16, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is: Extra. Extra – more than is expected or due. To go above and beyond. This is the definition which comes to mind upon seeing the...
by Joanne | Apr 7, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
A recent read of Matthew 25:35-40 brought a question into focus. In this passage, Jesus speaks of the nations being gathered around Him. He will separate them one from another, placing some on His right and some on His left. Jesus then says: “Then the King will say to...
