by Joanne | Jan 13, 2016 | Devoted Living
Words. We use them all day long. We speak them, think them, and write them. Communication is at an all time speed as social media is constantly changing and innovating platforms constantly. Yet one means of communication and conveying thoughts has remained constant...
by Joanne | Nov 12, 2015 | Devoted Living
Let’s take a quick visit to the disciples, who are in a boat as a storm hits. Jesus is on the shore and upon seeing them in trouble, He walks towards them. They are terrified as they think they are seeing a ghost. These twelve men, who are with him on a regular...
by Joanne | Nov 10, 2015 | Devoted Living
Having spent the month of October concentrated in the four Gospels, I noticed how Jesus often addressed doubts and lack of faith in those around Him. Some might say He was harsh with people when He asked them, “Why do you doubt?” or “Why do you have...
by Joanne | Nov 2, 2015 | Devoted Living
It had been a hard week for some of my friends. They shared of painful or difficult circumstances, asking for prayer that God would move. I found myself wishing I could buy two cups of coffee – one for me, one for them – and somehow show up on each...
by Joanne | Sep 29, 2015 | Devoted Living
“Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus. Do not stifle the Holy Spirit.” (1 Thessalonians 5:16-19, NLT) For the last few days, I have been reading the familiar...
by Joanne | Sep 28, 2015 | Devoted Living
Samson. The mere mention of his name brings his story back to mind. But there were new lessons to be gleaned from this old story: We must keep our ears inclined to hear God speak. Knowing they will have a son given to them by God, Manoah asks the angel, “When...
