by Joanne | Jan 23, 2019 | Devoted Living
The message on the machine was from a contractor/carpenter who had worked on our home several times. He was calling to see if we might have any work for him to do as outside work slows down in the middle of winter. Steve was a humble man who took deep pride in each...
by Joanne | Jan 6, 2019 | Devoted Living
“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him.” (Ephesians 1:19, NLT) “God has to decorate. Let him live long enough in a heart, and that heart will begin to change. Portraits of hurt will...
by Joanne | Dec 20, 2018 | Devoted Living
Christmas. It feels like I’ve been in preparation for two months. And this may be because it has been just that long. I am in the middle of doing Max Lucado’s Advent devotional, “Because of Bethlehem”, for the second time since the end of...
by Joanne | Dec 5, 2018 | Devoted Living
This morning, I am finding my thoughts turning to Mary and motherhood … I will always remember the miracle of birth. Giving birth to my daughter, my first born, shook me to my core. After the activity settled down and everyone left my room, I was alone with this...
by Joanne | Oct 15, 2018 | Devoted Living
It is with great joy that I will be joining Women 2 Women Ministries. Each Monday, I’ll be over there and I am hoping you will join me as we look the subject of gratitude today. Going to Grandparents Day at the school of my granddaughters is always been a...
by Joanne | Sep 27, 2018 | Devoted Living
‘Choices’ can be defined as a variety of options or alternatives. While I do enjoy knowing my choices, I do not enjoy choosing. It’s often easier to be told what to do than to actually make the decision. It eliminates the chance of making a mistake....
