by Joanne | Apr 15, 2024 | Encouragement
I always wanted to be a mother, so when I was pregnant with our first, I was more than delighted. Nine months of anticipation was a wonderful time for us. Nothing could have prepared me for what would lie ahead – a colicky baby. She cried from the early morning until...
by Joanne | Apr 12, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Limit. Upon seeing the word prompt, various idioms came flooding into my mind: “the sky’s the limit” “off...
by Joanne | Apr 9, 2024 | Encouragement
Let’s return to the Book of Esther for another reminder. Last week, I shared the reminder that, we too, may be be called to take bold steps of faith in this post. Continuing on in Esther, there was another lesson brought to life – egos and the use of our...
by Joanne | Apr 8, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Ever notice how we long to see beauty? As the spring is coming upon us, I watch for signs the winter is over. As I keep a close watch on our yard, beauty can be found little by little as winter fades and spring begins to unfold: The little sprouts of green grass....
by Joanne | Apr 5, 2024 | Encouragement, Prayer
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Complicate. I define the word as to make something more difficult than it actually may be. And I certainly can tend do this when it...
by Joanne | Apr 2, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Last week I began the study “Esther: Seeing God When He is Silent” by The Daily Grace Co. The story of Esther is a very familiar one, but I am longing to see what God will teach anew through her story. The story of Esther brings to our attention a woman of...
