by Joanne | Jun 19, 2016 | Devoted Living
“There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends. You are my friends if you do what I command. I no longer call you slaves, because a master doesn’t confide in his slaves. Now you are my friends, since I have told you...
by Joanne | Jun 16, 2016 | Devoted Living
School has finished here with only teachers and administrators continuing to go in each day. This means for two weeks, both of my granddaughters come spend time with me. We are spending the days at “Mimi’s Basketball and Frisbee Camp” running...
by Joanne | Jun 15, 2016 | Devoted Living
I am sharing an edited version of a post written in 2011 …. The word “balance†conjures up several ideas in my head.. balance beam balance sheet weights and balance in the balance balancing act They each speak of order or perspective. The dictionary...
by Joanne | Jun 12, 2016 | Devoted Living
“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him. This is the same mighty power that raised Christ from the dead and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right hand in the heavenly...
by Joanne | Jun 6, 2016 | Devoted Living
Jocelyn recently had a birthday. Over the course of the day, she would say to me, “Mimi, I so proud to be four!” With her cheeks smiling from ear to ear and her eyes glistening, I could see the joy turning four had brought to her heart. She informed me of...
by Joanne | Jun 5, 2016 | Devoted Living
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” (John 10: 27, NLT) “If a person is ever going to do anything worthwhile, there will be times when he must risk everything by his leap in the dark. In the spiritual realm, Jesus Christ...