by Joanne | Mar 8, 2013 | Devoted Living
Sophia & I were looking out the window last week when she noticed that the robins had returned. We both felt excitement as we noted that this was surely a sign that spring was coming & would soon arrive. “Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? And not...
by Joanne | Feb 28, 2013 | Devoted Living
This morning I felt like I needed a little “faith building”. So I turned to Hebrews 11 figuring I would surely find it in the faith chapter. What I discovered was that people of faith most often did things they really did not want to do. Seriously, think...
by Joanne | Feb 26, 2013 | Book Reviews, Devoted Living, Encouragement
Lies. I so dislike them. I hate when someone, anyone lies to me. On the flip side, this strong distaste also means that I am very much aware of & guard myself on telling lies to others. I even have a hard time with embellishing a story. My kids grew up knowing my...
by Joanne | Feb 23, 2013 | Devoted Living
This week I had the opportunity to spend three days at the Middlesex Superior Courthouse in Woburn. Not by choice, mind you. I was called for jury duty & by the luck of the draw, I was seated on a case. It was a “slip & fall” case. A “slip...
by Joanne | Feb 19, 2013 | Devoted Living, Encouragement, Prayer
Regarding silence, Richard J. Foster writes in his book, Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home…. This silence of all creaturely activity enables us to hear God. Francios Fenelon writes, “We must silence every creature, we must silence ourselves, to...
by Joanne | Feb 18, 2013 | Devoted Living
Survivor started again this week. I love the show & have been watching it now for years. This season, Survivor: Caramoaon, is pitting the fans against the favorites of past seasons. Here is what I found very interesting in the season premiere…. None of the...
