by Joanne | May 7, 2019 | Encouragement
In a flash, the month of April was over, as were our last days in Whispers and Wildflowers. The discussion surrounded one word which stood out like a flashing neon sign – sanctuary –> Alone time with God. “And Christ lives within you, so even...
by Joanne | Apr 28, 2019 | Encouragement
“You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body, and knit me together in my mother’s womb.” (Psalm 139:13, NLT) “Think on those words. You were knitted together. You weren’t an accident. You weren’t mass-produced. You...
by Joanne | Apr 21, 2019 | Encouragement
“I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” John 14:6, NLT “Tolerance. A prized virtue today. The ability to be understanding of those with who you differ is a sign of sophistication. Jesus, too, was a...
by Joanne | Apr 16, 2019 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
This week in Whispers and Wildflowers brought three words into focus – pruning, guarding and restoration. ~*~*~ Pruning – we say the word and we wince. It is a painful process as we don’t want anything to be removed from us. It doesn’t come...
by Joanne | Apr 10, 2019 | Encouragement
Spring is beginning to show up around here and so, I took my first walk with granddaughter #3 in her stroller. It’s good to see neighbors coming out of doors once again as we take time to catch up on our long winters. I learn that one of our new neighbors is a...
by Joanne | Apr 9, 2019 | Devoted Living, Encouragement, Uncategorized
Each Tuesday this month, I’ll be sharing from the book Whispers and Wildflowers by Sarah Beth Marr. We all want new beginnings – a fresh start. I always love the start of a new journal or notebook as it waits for fresh thoughts and quotes to take life....