by Joanne | Aug 7, 2019 | Encouragement
“Give us each day the food we need.” (Luke 11:3, NLT) The words have been before me, stirring thoughts and causing me to think, for over a week. It is one line from “The Lord’s Prayer” – the prayer Jesus Himself gave us as a model....
by Joanne | Aug 5, 2019 | Encouragement
I have read the story in Acts 27 so many times, loving how Paul takes charge and encourages the sailors and passengers in the midst of a storm. Paul speaks words which infuse with courage and calms their anxiety. He breaks bread and feeds them for their own good. He...
by Joanne | Jul 18, 2019 | Book Reviews, Encouragement
Fears. We all have them, it’s a matter of what we will do when fear arises. Fear can be defined as an unpleasant emotion that is likely to cause pain or poses a threat. The problem with fear is found in the very word – “likely”, as that means...
by Joanne | Jul 17, 2019 | Encouragement
I just needed to step outside, sit down, and breathe in – to take a break from the usual routine. Sitting down in the empty chair, I was blessed to sit alongside my mom, who always guarantees a few minutes of wonderful conversation. Looking up to the sky, I...
by Joanne | Jul 15, 2019 | Encouragement
“They will fight you, but they will fail. For I am with you and I will take care of you. I, the Lord, have spoken! (Jeremiah 1:19, NLT) Over the course of our days, we will encounter spiritual battles but we can experience victory because: God is with us. God will...
by Joanne | Jul 11, 2019 | Encouragement
Life brings us situations which test our faith in God. In just a few days time, I can wonder about medical tests, job openings, the state of the world, and the cynicism found on twitter. An hour of news can remind me there are earthquakes, fires, people snatching...
