by Joanne | Mar 25, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“Talent” has been defined as “a special natural ability or aptitude” (dictionary.com). We have each been entrusted with a talent, or two. Some have several talents, some have one. Some talents are visible to many, and some are hidden only to be seen by God. “For it is...
by Joanne | Mar 11, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Comparison. We know it is a killer. Once it gets its roots into our hearts and minds, it breeds nothing good or beneficial. We cannot please everyone. Some days it will feel like we cannot please anyone. And in choosing to live according to God’s Word and principles,...
by Joanne | Mar 5, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
We all love fairy tales. There is something about princesses, princes, queens, and kings which draws us in. We want to be thought of as beautiful, loved, pursued, wanted, and brave. We long to be loved. God has surely sought after us and chosen each of us....
by Joanne | Mar 4, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
They say “a woman’s work is never done.” But I am not sure anyone’s work is ever done. We catch up on laundry, only to have to do it all over again in a few days. We go food shopping but will surely need to go again next week toting our list. We pay bills and yet, the...
by Joanne | Feb 12, 2024 | Encouragement
In the early morning light, I read these familiar words … “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.” (Lamentations 3:22, NIV) The words fell a bit differently on my soul. I had always taken the verse to mean the Lord’s...
by Joanne | Feb 6, 2024 | Encouragement
We cannot always explain the challenges we face in life. There may even be times in which we can search for an explanation and find there is no answer. A recent read of Psalm 44 brought some thoughts. “O God, we have heard with our ears, Our fathers have told us...
