by Joanne | Jan 14, 2015 | Devoted Living
Love. We all want it in our lives. We long to feel love, be loved and give love. Some people are in our lives and loving them comes easily. Others — well, not so much. They can come as a challenge, if we’re flat out honest. And yet, Jesus calls us to love:...
by Joanne | Jan 12, 2015 | Devoted Living, Prayer
As I am getting older, {{did I even just say that?}}, life becomes increasingly precious. Each day is a gift in and of itself. Time spent with loved ones more precious. Just last night, my husband and I spent hours, HOURS, playing Hearts with family. We played cards,...
by Joanne | Jan 6, 2015 | Devoted Living
I cannot remember a time in which I did not believe in God. My difficulty seems to lie with believing God, believing and trusting His Word to be active in my life. I can surely believe it for everyone around me, but struggle with believing God for me, well ….....
by Joanne | Jan 5, 2015 | Devoted Living
It’s a new year. Resolutions are made. Goals set. Words discovered. All are good and noble acts but will we succeed at these or will they fall by the wayside as the days and months pass? “Study the Book of Instruction continually. Meditate on it day and...
by Joanne | Dec 2, 2014 | Devoted Living
Lately I have had to drive new places. For the record, I like the familiar roads much more. There is something about passing and seeing that which I know and have been to before which brings me a sense of security. Driving into Boston with traffic and construction,...
by Joanne | Nov 26, 2014 | Devoted Living
It’s the month of November, the month of my son’s favorite of all holidays – Thanksgiving. All month I have been trying to stay focused on gratitude and giving thanks. It’s funny how once I started, I began seeing connections through a fresh...