by Joanne | Nov 2, 2016 | Devoted Living
The words written in the study are before me: “… the only reward for our faith is the Rewarder Himself.” (from “But We See Jesus”, HelloMornings.org) In this life, we are blessed to journey through with the Presence of “the Rewarder...
by Joanne | Oct 30, 2016 | Devoted Living
“You didn’t choose me. I chose you. I appointed you to go and produce lasting fruit …” (John 15:16, NLT) “I chose you …”. Keep these words as a wonderful reminder in your theology. It is not that you have gotten God, but that...
by Joanne | Oct 27, 2016 | Devoted Living
“You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” (Jeremiah 29:13 NIV). The verse is often quoted but somehow, I think I missed the most important word in the verse. One word, stood out, calling to be seen – when. There are times when...
by Joanne | Oct 23, 2016 | Devoted Living
“But you, dear friends, carefully build yourselves up in this most holy faith by praying in the Holy Spirit, staying right at the center of God’s love, keeping your arms open and outstretched, ready for the mercy our Master, Jesus Christ. This is the...
by Joanne | Oct 16, 2016 | Devoted Living
“He must become greater and greater, and I must become less and less.” (John 3:30, NLT) The true test of a person’s spiritual life and character is not what he does in the extraordinary moments of life, but what he does during the ordinary times when...
by Joanne | Oct 12, 2016 | Devoted Living
I really had no intentions of ever saying anything political but … The events of the last week have been so discouraging. No matter which party you align yourself with, behavior has been lacking in character. I went to bed Sunday night feeling beat up and...
