by Joanne | Nov 26, 2017 | Encouragement
As this Thanksgiving weekend comes to a close, I am compelled to share this … “And this same God who takes care of me will supply all your needs from his glorious riches, which have been given to us in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19. NLT) This week...
by Joanne | Oct 25, 2017 | Encouragement
Fear is a well known emotion for me. It has held me back many a time, and combined with an active imagination, almost anything can become overwhelming. Public speaking does not come easily or comfortably. Even while in school, given the opportunity to give an oral...
by Joanne | Oct 22, 2017 | Encouragement
“Though he slay me, yet will I hope in him … ” (Job 13:15a, NIV) “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest” (Matthew 11:28, NIV). Jesus says to us, Trust Me. Live and breathe in My love. Do life stresses...
by Joanne | Oct 19, 2017 | Encouragement
An online Bible Study directs me to read Psalm 95 this morning – “Come, let us sing to the Lord! let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come to him with thanksgiving. Let us sing psalms of praise to him. For the Lord is a great God, a...
by Joanne | Oct 18, 2017 | Encouragement
He asked for his woolen cap from his hospital bed but it was not in his bag that day. She reached for a towel to make a “cap” of sorts and I reached for my phone, “When you come in, can you bring a new wool cap with you from one of the...
by Joanne | Oct 11, 2017 | Encouragement
The alarm clock went off in the darkness of the morning, waking me from a comforting sleep, and the words echoed in my mind: “Praise God in his sanctuary; praise him in his mighty heaven!” (Psalm 150:1). My feet hit the rug and head straight to the kitchen...
