by Joanne | Dec 8, 2017 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Only. The word had me stumped for a minute. The concordance in the back of my Bible brought not one verse with the word. Not one. The dictionary shed this...
by Joanne | Dec 3, 2017 | Devoted Living
“But when the time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under law, to redeem those under law, that we might receive the full rights of sons.” (Galatians 4:4-5) Give careful attention to the wording, “when the time had fully...
by Joanne | Nov 29, 2017 | Devoted Living
“So the Word became human and made his home among us.” (John 1:14, NLT) “Abide in Me, and I in you.” (John 15:4, NKJV) Scripture memorization. I have always known it was important to the success of my walk with God. At times I have been...
by Joanne | Nov 20, 2017 | Devoted Living
“Taste and see that the Lord is good. Oh, the joy of those who take refuge in him! Fear the Lord, you his godly people, for those who fear him will have all they need.” (Psalm 34:8) The quote has been in one of my Bibles for years: Our souls will long for...
by Joanne | Nov 15, 2017 | Devoted Living
Friendship is such a gift. Morning time, with a seminarian friend, brings such precious thoughts each time we connect. She has stretched me as she gently shares and affirms and loves. One morning the book put the following question before us to discuss: “The...
by Joanne | Nov 14, 2017 | Devoted Living
There are many ways we pursue our calling. We become involved in our schools, our churches, our neighborhoods, and organizations. We can often be amazed by the achievements or successes of those around us. Even as I write the word, “astounding”, I am...
