by Joanne | Jun 18, 2016 | Encouragement
“What makes a river so restful to people is that it doesn’t have any doubt – it is sure to get where it is going and it doesn’t want to go anywhere else.” (Hal Boyle) There truly is nothing as restful as sitting by some calm waters. The...
by Joanne | Jun 8, 2016 | Encouragement
These days of sunshine have brought us back outside to play and we’re loving it. The past week has found us in the driveway shooting baskets. It was one of our favorite pastimes with our own children and our two granddaughters are beginning to find...
by Joanne | Jun 7, 2016 | Encouragement
There are people who have a way of instantly putting you at ease. Their manner is to include everyone, their winning ways are welcoming, inviting, and exude love. The disciple John knew he was loved by Jesus, and often referred to himself as “the one Jesus...
by Joanne | Jun 4, 2016 | Encouragement
The question was posed to the group of us, “What promises of God are you standing on in prayer?” She asked because there were several who were discouraged. They had been praying the same prayer for the same need for a length of time. The psalmist knew what...
by Joanne | Jun 1, 2016 | Encouragement
He had made the planets and shaped the stars, yet he prayed. He is the Lord of angels and Commander of heavenly hosts, yet he prayed. He is coequal with God, the exact representation of the Holy One, and yet he devoted himself to prayer. He prayed in the desert,...
by Joanne | May 31, 2016 | Encouragement, Prayer
At our house, we have become obsessed with everything “teeth” – loose teeth, pulling of teeth, and the tooth fairy. And this would be why … Tooth #6 has fallen out!!! Three year old Jocelyn is not quite sure what to make of the entire situation...
