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...
by Joanne | May 30, 2017 | Encouragement
The reminder came with the field day details. It also brought the reminder that the school year is winding down here. It seemed like the right day to pull out and edit an older post for all my mom friends. Dear Weary Mom – I know you can do it. The end is in sight....
by Joanne | May 25, 2017 | Encouragement
Earlier this morning, as I turned to read my morning Bible Study, the memories flooded back … The diagnosis had taken us by surprise but we were assured the surgery could most likely all be done laparoscopically. We were disappointed when, midway through the...