by Joanne | Mar 12, 2013 | Devoted Living
We all have heard the expression, “Confession is good for the soul.†King David knew this very well from experience. He was the king who sent his troops into battle against their enemy, the Ammoniites, while he remained at home in his palace. While at home, he...
by Joanne | Mar 11, 2013 | Devoted Living
Ever had a morning that just flat out revealed some ugliness in you that still needs to be uprooted? Surely I cannot be the only one. Hello, Monday morning! You jolted me wide awake & aware of what yet lies within me. The thing is that once the Holy Spirit reveals...
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...
