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....
by Joanne | Apr 8, 2019 | Encouragement
At some point in life, we all experience a time in the “wildernessâ€. These are days spent going through difficulties or discomfort. King David fully knew the emotions as he found himself alone in the desert and hiding from his enemies. There was much he lacked in...
