by Joanne | Jun 21, 2017 | Devoted Living
The last several weeks have been spent reading the parables of Jesus and also looking at the behavior of the disciples. The disciples were an eclectic group. Most were not well educated nor admired. They were simple fisherman, or tradesmen, who labored hard each day....
by Joanne | Jun 13, 2017 | Devoted Living
Recently in reading of the call of the first disciples in Luke 5:1-11, several thoughts stood out … While many may “press in” on Jesus, only some will “go deeper”. Great crowds gathered round about Jesus that day on the shore of Galilee....
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...
