by Joanne | Jul 18, 2018 | Encouragement
What are you known for? It’s a good question to think on now and again. Let’s face it – we all have a reputation of some sort. “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” (Proverbs...
by Joanne | Jul 13, 2018 | Encouragement
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Done. Seeing the word prompt last night, I headed to bed with no intent of writing. But this morning, I find I am yet reflecting on the word. Done – to be...
by Joanne | Jul 3, 2018 | Encouragement
Do you have a favorite “go-to” portion of Scripture? It’s been about a week I’ve been settled into Psalm 73. It’s probably my favorite portion because I have turned to it and hung onto God’s promises found there many times over the...
by Joanne | Jul 1, 2018 | Encouragement
“He will listen to the prayers of the destitute. He will not reject their pleas.” (Psalm 102:17, NLT) Endurance in trials comes not from immediate alleviation of your circumstances but the expectation that you will see the character of the One who holds...
by Joanne | Jun 27, 2018 | Encouragement
“The Holy Spirit said to Philip, “Go over and walk along beside the carriage.” (Acts 8:29, NLT) Such a simple direction to receive. Philip obeyed and seized the opportunity to share his faith with the eunich. But Philip had to receive directions from...
by Joanne | Jun 26, 2018 | Encouragement
We need to see with fresh eyes each time we read Scripture. The interactions of the people, both with each other and with Jesus, give us such practical insight into the way Jesus also desires to interact with each one of us in our present day. Two stories of healing...
