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...
by Joanne | Apr 10, 2017 | Devoted Living
The book arrived in the mail and the title, “Words From The Hill”, beckoned to be read. Before starting the book, I wanted to first read the very words which had come from the hill. They are called “The Sermon on the Mount” or “The...
by Joanne | Apr 5, 2017 | Devoted Living
Psalm 103 has been a long time favorite portion of Scripture, perhaps because it speaks of the many benefits we receive from the Lord. Yet the last few days spent in Psalm 103 have brought a much different focus. “Be not afraid of saying too much in the praises...
by Joanne | Apr 3, 2017 | Devoted Living
“Blessed are they whose ways are blameless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. Blessed are they who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart.” (Psalm 119:1-2, NIV) The psalmist declares the importance of God’s Word in the life of...
by Joanne | Mar 31, 2017 | Devoted Living
The Five Minute Friday prompt this week is … Define. You can click at the bottom of this post to get to Kate Motaung’s site and read all that has been shared on this word. Over the course of my days, I have been defined by many adjectives … baby, daughter,...
