by Joanne | Jul 21, 2016 | Devoted Living
In these days we are living, we are in need of discernment in growing measure. With debates and arguments constantly going on around us, we need to remember that passion, volume, and/or frequency does not always mean truth. John, in his writings, begs us to be mindful...
by Joanne | Jul 19, 2016 | Devoted Living
There was a time our family was intrigued by the TV program, Storage Wars. People would go to auctions of abandoned storage units and bid on the unit. It was the proverbial … “One man’s junk is another man’s treasure†The aspect that amazed me is the bidding...
by Joanne | Jul 17, 2016 | Devoted Living
“…. that I may know Him….” (Philippians 3:10) A spiritually vigorous saint never believes that his circumstances simply happen at random, nor does he think of his life as being divided into the secular and the sacred. He sees every situation in...
by Joanne | Jul 3, 2016 | Devoted Living
“And if your hand – even your stronger hand – causes you to sin, cut it off and throw it away … But you are to be perfect, even as your Father in heaven in perfect.” (Matthew 5:30 & 48, NLT) When God changes you through regeneration,...
by Joanne | Jun 26, 2016 | Devoted Living
“Each time he said, “My grace is all you need. My power works best in weakness.” (2 Corinthians 12:9, NLT) The grace you had yesterday will not be sufficient for today. Grace is the overflowing favor of God, and you can always count on it...
by Joanne | Jun 23, 2016 | Devoted Living
Days sweetest moments are at dawn. ~ Ella Wheeler Wilcox The habit developed when my children were younger. Doing home daycare for six neighborhood children plus running my own children to after school activities left little “quiet” time during the day. If...
