by Joanne | Mar 7, 2013 | Encouragement
This afternoon I read the story of the prodigal son. Such a familiar story & yet today it fell fresh on my soul….. Scripture tells us of a father who had two sons. The younger son wanted his inheritance, immediately. For whatever reason, the father gave him...
by Joanne | Mar 5, 2013 | Encouragement
There are times in which we face a dilemma & we feel like we do not know what to do, how to do it or where to turn. These times can create inner turmoil as we question what are we to do next. This morning these thoughts reminded me of Moses. Let me explain…....
by Joanne | Mar 2, 2013 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A5Ibz6wooc&w=560&h=315] Just watched this! What a GREAT commercial!!!! Don’t miss what it is saying, not because it is Toyota & Danny works for them. But because it is true of life with our God…....
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 21, 2013 | Encouragement
Do nothing from rivalry or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Philippians 2:3 ESV Today what truly hit me was this…… What would happen if we all lived as if everyone else was more significant than ourselves? Seriously....
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...
