by Joanne | Jan 11, 2017 | Encouragement
In making a pot of chicken soup, the memory came flooding back like it was just yesterday. We were new to the church when I began to attend the women’s Bible Study. She was older than I and gentle in nature, which drew everyone to talk with her. Her wisdom and...
by Joanne | Jan 5, 2017 | Encouragement
Driving the familiar road, the music filled the car. Soft and comforting, the words hit me deeply and powerfully even though I have heard the song so many times … “You made it all Said, “let there be” And there was All that we see The sound of...
by Joanne | Dec 25, 2016 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Today is Christmas Day. Jesus has come to us now. For all and for all time. Have a blessed Christmas!
by Joanne | Dec 21, 2016 | Encouragement
I have to admit … I have a little panic in me as I wonder how I will fit everything in that I want to get done. And once again I wish I did not put some stuff off … aka > procrastination. I had no intention of writing a blog post today. But God’s...
by Joanne | Dec 5, 2016 | Encouragement
“At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel.” (Luke 2:25, NLT) Simeon has become so precious to me as I have been reading Luke 2:21-38 all weekend....
by Joanne | Nov 30, 2016 | Encouragement
Yesterday was a typical Tuesday and yet one like none other. An ordinary day became extraordinary as I spread the sheets, colored pencils, construction paper, glue, scissors, hole punch, and ribbons out on the table before us. We were going to spend some time making...
