by Joanne | Feb 11, 2013 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Today the world was shocked when Pope Benedict announced that he will resign on February 28th. This is the first pontiff since the Middle Ages to resign as most stay in position until death. As I have thought on this announcement, I realized that I respected this...
by Joanne | Oct 11, 2012 | Encouragement
“Personally, I think joy is overrated.” There my friend had said it. Out loud. We both heard her. And she was serious. She meant it. As her words hung in the air between us, we laughed about it. But we have come back to that statement several times since...
by Joanne | Apr 10, 2012 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
Stuck. To feel stuck or to be stuck is a very uncomfortable situation to find oneself in. Dictionary.com defines it as: impossible or unable to move from a particular position unable to escape from a bad or boring situation unable to do more than what you are...
by Joanne | Oct 13, 2011 | Encouragement, Prayer, Uncategorized
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 Lord sent gentle showers. “Lordâ€, prayed the...
by Joanne | Jun 23, 2011 | Encouragement
Want to know the most important song we will probably ever learn in our lifetime? JESUS LOVES ME. If we have attended church as young kids, we have sung this song numerous times. It contains truths that, if we hold onto them, will enable us to walk through this life...
by Joanne | Mar 31, 2011 | Encouragement
This title brings me such warmth as I remember reading this book not only to my own children but to so many children over the years. How the children marvel at the manner in which Sam-I-Am chases his friend, trying to convince him to eat such an unlikely meal. And...
