by Joanne | Apr 17, 2013 | Encouragement, Prayer
This is a re-post from October 13, 2011…… A story was once told…. “I need oil,†said an ancient monk, so he planted an olive sapling. “Lord,†he prayed, “it needs rain that its tender roots may drink & swell. Send gentle showers.†And the...
by Joanne | Apr 16, 2013 | Encouragement, Prayer
Today I am going to re-post a blog I wrote over a year ago. In light of the events that occurred yesterday at the Boston Marathon, I felt to share it once again. Yesterday we saw a horrific act of violence happen to innocent, unsuspecting people. I watched the news in...
by Joanne | Apr 11, 2013 | Encouragement
Our entire life is spent moving from a state of dependency to a state of independence. As infants, we wait to be fed, cleaned, put to sleep, moved from place to place. Our needs & desires are solely met through our parents tending to us 24/7. I watched the other...
by Joanne | Apr 8, 2013 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
The other day, I had a melody stuck in my head. I found myself humming it – over & over. When I finally paid attention, I realized that it was “Desperado” by the Eagles. It had been a very long time since I last had heard the song. Funny how when...
by Joanne | Apr 2, 2013 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
I get the privilege of picking Sophia up from school two days a week. The conversation home is always a special treat – for me. But then, I have always loved my conversations with both of my children on the ride home from school. Those were special years to me....
by Joanne | Apr 1, 2013 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
Today is Monday. The beginning of a new week. And a new month. We just came out of our Holy Week: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, silent Saturday (my addition :)) & Easter. Easter – the day we honor the resurrection of Jesus. Our Lord. This morning I spent...
