by Joanne | May 28, 2017 | Devoted Living, Prayer
He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few, So pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask him to send more workers into his fields.” (Matthew 9:37-38, NLT) I wonder how many seekers of God are ignored by church...
by Joanne | May 16, 2017 | Devoted Living
As we read Scripture, we would be wise to observe and apply Scriptures to our lives today. All that God has recorded is for our good and has relevance for all time. “Such things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope and...
by Joanne | May 15, 2017 | Devoted Living
It was said during an ordinary and daily phone conversation, “You might be eligible for sainthood and you’re not even Catholic.” We laughed so hard as it was such a ridiculous statement, though it was sincerely said. But it made me think about life...
by Joanne | May 14, 2017 | Devoted Living
“And those who are peacemakers will plant seeds of peace and reap a harvest of righteousness.” (James 3:18, NLT) Only a few seeds actually produce fruit, but those seeds are worth all the effort. My dad plants a garden every year, knowing that his...
by Joanne | May 10, 2017 | Devoted Living
We sat on the deck, my husband and I, staring out at the water. The ocean was vast, spanning as far as the eye could see in any direction. We were silenced each day by the mere sight, often sitting in the hush, talking softly as if our voices would disturb the...
by Joanne | May 4, 2017 | Devoted Living
“My Son, thou has still many things to learn, which thou hast not well learned yet.” What are they, Lord? The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A. Kempis, The First Book, page 65) Â There is so much we have yet to learn. Much of life will require constant...
