by Joanne | Apr 17, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Another. It’s been a hard week for so many reasons and people. Hearing the news, whether from reporters, friends, family, or co-workers...
by Joanne | Apr 15, 2020 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
Easter was different this year. But then, everything about everyday is different these days. None of what we are experiencing has ever been in our lifetime. They say it is historical and unprecedented. I would say these days are unwanted and undesirable. But they are...
by Joanne | Apr 14, 2020 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
Looking and seeing. Listening and hearing. They sound the same, but their meanings differ. What would happen if we were to pray like Elisha? “Lord, please open his eyes and let him see.” (2 Kings 6:17) Our days right now are so different, weird. In the...
by Joanne | Apr 13, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
We know we desperately need God’s power to live each day, but who knew how great or need for Him would be to simply live at home? This was the question Psalm 121 brought to mind in reading the familiar words. The morning is a dark, raw, and rainy one. It fit the...
by Joanne | Apr 7, 2020 | Encouragement
We are in a challenging time in our world and country. This month I’ll be sharing once a week from the devotional “Awaken” by Priscilla Shirer, making time to pray, listen, and record as the Lord speaks to my heart. ” There is One who makes...
by Joanne | Apr 6, 2020 | Encouragement, Prayer, Uncategorized
As the past week unfolded, emotions seemed to ebb and flow depending on the current day’s news. So much of it can be overwhelming. It can be difficult to see the beauty in the days and as this pandemic wears on, the realization hits that we are going to grow weary....
