by Joanne | Aug 10, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Over the last several Mondays, we have been looking at each segment of The Sermon on the Mount. Jesus continued to address the crowd: “God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied.†(Matthew 5:6, NLT) Our need for food and water...
by Joanne | Aug 4, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Another week in the devotional Awaken, by Priscilla Shirer, which continued to bring thought-provoking encouragement … ~*~*~ I can remember as a kid waiting for a pot of water to come to a boil so the pasta could be cooked. It seemed like forever, which is how...
by Joanne | Aug 3, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
As the disciples sat with Jesus, He taught about the poor. He went on to address those who mourn and the comfort they will receive. Then He continued: “God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.†(Matthew 5:5, NLT) Humility is often...
by Joanne | Jul 7, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
This past week we completed the sixth and final week of the study, Faithful Household of God. The time has passed both slowly and quickly at the same time. The lessons learned have been applicable and needed in these days we are living. ~*~*~ We began the week with...
by Joanne | Jun 30, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
We’re in the fifth week of the study, “Faithful Household of God” which brought wonderful and needed thoughts … ~*~*~ In 2 Timothy 2:20-26, Paul talks about being expensive utensils, utensils that are cherished and loved. We want our lives to...
by Joanne | Jun 29, 2020 | Devoted Living
Psalm 132, the thirteenth Song of Ascents, brings us to look and think about the temple – God’s house. “What makes God’s house so special is not the building or the architectural style or the materials. What truly counts is the spiritual reality of what...
