by Joanne | Aug 8, 2019 | Encouragement
In a few days, our family will be headed to the lake and mountains of New Hampshire for a vacation. This will be our thirtieth summer going minus a summer or two. This week away brings relaxation and a rest to my soul like no other place I know. Today as I anticipate...
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...
