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....
by Joanne | Sep 19, 2018 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
“Paul and Barnabas went to the Jewish synagogue and preached with such power that a great number of both Jews and Greeks became believers” (Acts 14:1, NLT). Conversation is a large part of our daily lives. We are sharing words both verbally and in writing...