by Joanne | Jul 14, 2017 | Encouragement
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Comfort. The sight of the word conjures up imagines of comfort food, comfy clothes, and an overall encompassing feeling of satisfaction or relief. After all, if...
by Joanne | Jul 13, 2017 | Encouragement
“I will sing to the Lord because he is good to me.” (Psalm 13:6, NLT) We tend to base the goodness of the Lord towards us on our current circumstances and this can leave us in a state of spiritual amnesia and shortsightedness. Not at all healthy for us....
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.”...
