by Joanne | Feb 23, 2015 | Devoted Living
The topic of the sermon – Giving. The speaker had no idea there was a question looming in my heart and mind for several weeks on this very topic. I was not seeking an answer to tithing, for this was a given (no pun intended) for me. My question went deeper,...
by Joanne | Feb 17, 2015 | Devoted Living
“Then his people believed his promises. They they sang his praise.” (Psalm 106:12, NLT) Scripture is full of God’s promises to us, His people. Promises, as defined by dictionary.com >>> a declaration that something will or will not be done...
by Joanne | Feb 16, 2015 | Devoted Living
This past week of study was spent on dissecting Colossians 3:1-17. There is much goodness wrapped up in those verses so I encourage you to take the time to read all of them for yourself. As for me, the timing was such that there were no better verses for me to settle...
by Joanne | Feb 10, 2015 | Devoted Living
“If we believe that this life is temporary, that belief alone changes how we live it.” (from the book, Anything by Jennie Allen, page 135) I recently went back to this book to reread my own underlinings and notes scribbled in the margins. This quote...
by Joanne | Feb 9, 2015 | Devoted Living
An entire week spent on the same passage of Scripture. Each day bringing another truth and directive on how to live each day from Colossians 2:6-23 … Deep Roots + Lives Built on Jesus = Strong Faith + Thanksgiving Christ = ALL the fullness of God in a human body We...
by Joanne | Feb 5, 2015 | Devoted Living
Last week I found a new show to watch – Ellen’s Design Challenge. I will admit – I am a reality show junkie. The dramas affect me way too deeply causing me to lose sleep all night. Besides, I also love me some HGTV. So here’s the premise of...