by Joanne | Apr 27, 2015 | Devoted Living
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.” (Galatians 5:22-23, NLT) This past week I began taking a closer look at the fruit of the Spirit:...
by Joanne | Apr 23, 2015 | Devoted Living
I am not a wine drinker. At all. So when I kept returning to a story about wine, I became curious what the story held for me …. Jesus and His mother are attending a wedding and the wine runs out. Weddings were a big thing then, often being a week long...
by Joanne | Apr 20, 2015 | Devoted Living
In this last week of studying in the Psalms, we focused on this thought … “He satisfies completely. Therefore, I will choose to be filled by Him.” There is a lasting satisfaction and fulfillment which comes only from spending time with Him. Psalm 63....
by Joanne | Apr 13, 2015 | Devoted Living
This week the study focused on this truth … “He speaks truth. Therefore, I will delight in His Word.” There is a deep seated joy which comes from spending time in Scripture which brings a lasting satisfaction to our lives. Psalm 1. This psalm...
by Joanne | Apr 7, 2015 | Devoted Living
It seems I have this mistaken notion that life should be easy. Somewhere along the line I began believing this journey with God should be easy as long as one is believing. Perhaps this is one of the biggest lies the enemy feeds us, unless it is just me, in order to...
by Joanne | Apr 6, 2015 | Devoted Living
This past week we all focused on the completed work of Jesus. As I continued in the Psalms this past week, I realized ever more deeply HE RESTORES FAITHFULLY. He brings us to a sound health in our body, soul, and spirit. Therefore, I will trust in His healing....
