by Joanne | Jul 20, 2015 | Devoted Living
The Book of James continues on, not mincing words in James 2 ….. Favoritism is a deep and insidious root. A quick overview revealed James was dealing with a problem we still struggle to overcome. The author of this study asked a thought provoking question,...
by Joanne | Jul 14, 2015 | Devoted Living
Have you ever noticed that believing can be hard work some days. When the evidence all around us is telling us something different than what we want to believe, it takes every ounce of strength to believe. It is those very times, we discover just how strong a will we...
by Joanne | Jul 13, 2015 | Devoted Living
This week we delved into James Chapter 1 …. A quick overview. Some of the major themes noticed throughout the chapter are active faith, steadfast hearts, perseverance through trials, godly wisdom and humility. The author of this study states, “Given the...
by Joanne | Jul 6, 2015 | Devoted Living
This past week was the start a new study at Hello Mornings – Establish Your Hearts by Jenni Keller. It has surprised me with reminders as surely as life surprises us each day. And yet, nothing surprises our God who is waiting to meet us right in the midst of it...
by Joanne | Jul 1, 2015 | Devoted Living
For the last few days I have been thinking about a few spies sent to scout out some land. Perhaps you remember them as well … Moses sent twelve men, one from each tribe of Israel, to go and see the land which God had promised to the people. Their instructions...
by Joanne | Jun 29, 2015 | Devoted Living
Last week, I looked at five women from the Old Testament. It is only fair for us to look at fie New Testament women now: Elizabeth. A woman filled with the Holy Spirit. Upon seeing Mary enter her home, Elizabeth spoke words which affirmed Mary’s identity and...
