by Joanne | May 14, 2014 | Devoted Living
Trouble. It can just seem to find us at times. Trouble, as defined by dictionary.com –> disturbing our mental calm and/or contentment; inconvenience; pains; annoyance. Based on that definition, we all can experience some sort of trouble on any given day....
by Joanne | May 9, 2014 | Devoted Living
It is amazing how we can look at a family line and see resemblances. Facial features, personalities traits, hobbies, lines of work – all can be passed down from one generation to another. Sometimes it is a positive occurrence, sometimes not. But it is always a...
by Joanne | May 6, 2014 | Devoted Living
I had the girls for a few days. The weather was so beautiful, we decided to take a walk – Jocelyn strapped into the little red buggy car and Sophia would ride her scooter. We crossed the street so as to make use of the sidewalk which only lines one side of our...
by Joanne | Apr 24, 2014 | Devoted Living
The other morning, Sophia, now six years old, asked if she could have a banana. I handed her one and we sat down to read. She wanted to peel it herself. “Your bananas are sweet, Mimi. Delicious”. Glad she was enjoying it, I continued reading. A few bites...
by Joanne | Apr 21, 2014 | Devoted Living
I did not grow up practicing Lent. As an adult, there have been years I have practiced Lent and some where I did not. I am not sure how it all quite happened but this season, I chose to lay down two things: I gave up bread so I would focus on Christ: The Bread of Life...
by Joanne | Apr 16, 2014 | Devoted Living
Palm Sunday. The day Jesus made His triumphant entry into Jerusalem. Palms wave. The people throw their coats down on the ground. The people cheer. Yet hidden in this familiar scene, I took note of something I had not seen before …. A Divine Errand. Jesus...
