by Joanne | Jun 28, 2017 | Encouragement
Months ago now, my husband and I took a vacation. Every detail of each day may not be remembered, but one experience has remained permanently etched in my memory. We took a catamaran excursion one day. The man who hosted the ride was friendly, gregarious, and kept us...
by Joanne | Jun 19, 2017 | Encouragement
Dreams. They begin to formulate in us from a young age with every relationship, emotion, and experience playing a part in bringing them to fruition. David, Jessie’s youngest son, was a simple shepherd, tending to his father’s sheep. His dreams may have...
by Joanne | Jun 8, 2017 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
One never knows when a lesson may pop up right in front before your eyes. Such was the case recently at Jocelyn’s birthday party with her friends. I watched as she and her friends bounced, jumped, and climbed their way through the various bouncing stations....
by Joanne | Jun 2, 2017 | Encouragement
Five Minute Friday has moved to its new home! Same linkup in a new space. The prompt this week is … Future. “For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.”...
by Joanne | Jun 1, 2017 | Encouragement
Life brings its ups and downs, thankfully with more ups than downs. Even the most routine days can bring its challenges, some which are just normal to living. Yesterday an online friend and I exchanged prayer needs. God had placed her on my mind and I reached out to...
by Joanne | May 31, 2017 | Encouragement
“These are the names of David’s mightiest warriors.” (2 Samuel 23:8, NLT) I read the above verse a little over a week ago. It was one of those seemingly small details that stood out to me one morning. I returned to read it several times as it kept...