by Joanne | Jun 23, 2020 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
We began the week with reading 2 Timothy 1:1-7. Here we find Paul commending Timothy for his genuine faith. Even though they are apart, Timothy is remembered fondly. “This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my...
by Joanne | Jun 17, 2020 | Encouragement
I have always enjoyed a good commercial. They can bring laughter, and an exceptionally good one will be thought provoking. Such is one commercial which has been in my thoughts since the first time viewed. It shows a young girl returning home from soccer a bit...
by Joanne | Jun 15, 2020 | Encouragement
This week we find ourselves reading the eleventh song of ascents – Psalm 130. “From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help. Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer.†(verses 1-2, NLT) Here we find the psalmist in his deep distress, crying...
by Joanne | Jun 8, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Let’s continue our trek to Jerusalem with this Psalm 129, the tenth song of ascents. Here we find ourselves reminded the journey will not always be easy but that we have been promised strength to overcome. We may know and experience adversity, but those who wage...
by Joanne | Jun 3, 2020 | Encouragement
The saying is familiar, “If I had a nickel for every time …. ” yup, I’d be rich. This is true, as I find myself saying for the tenth time, “I don’t know anything anymore. I don’t have any answers.” And that was ten times...
by Joanne | May 28, 2020 | Encouragement, Prayer
As I write this, it is early morning and the windows are opened and the sweet sound of birds chirping is filling my ears. My soul is reminded to trust God in all things: “Look at the birds. They don’t plant or harvest or store food in barns, for your heavenly...
