by Joanne | Jan 14, 2018 | Devoted Living
“Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.” Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said.” (Matthew...
by Joanne | Jan 12, 2018 | Devoted Living
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Simplify. I have seen the word often since the start of the new year. Simplify – to make life easier, less complicated, plainer, and with less stuff or...
by Joanne | Jan 10, 2018 | Devoted Living
We all agree that God calls each of us to Himself. Yet how often do we stop to consider the implications of this truths: God calls each of us personally. God knows us, drawing us to Himself by our name. “But now, thus says the Lord, who created you, O Jacob, And...
by Joanne | Jan 7, 2018 | Devoted Living
“But I say, love your enemies! Pray for those who persecute you! In that way, you will be acting as true children of your Father in heaven.” (Matthew 5:44-45a, NLT) The biggest challenge facing you today is probably a person … Relationships are...
by Joanne | Jan 5, 2018 | Devoted Living
The first Five Minute Friday of 2018! Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Motivate. Great word for the new year as merely the word raises the questions, “What is providing you a reason to...
by Joanne | Jan 3, 2018 | Devoted Living
“So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days. Don’t live thoughtlessly, but understand what the Lord wants you to do.” (Ephesians 5:15-17, NLT) We have...
