by Joanne | Apr 6, 2016 | Encouragement
Over the last few days, I have been looking at a familiar and often quoted verse. It has nagged at me in the best possible way. It’s a verse we go to when we are praying and waiting, especially if we are waiting longer than we would like. I am in that praying...
by Joanne | Mar 22, 2016 | Encouragement
I returned to read the familiar passage yet again, having read it repeatedly for a number of day. The red words throughout the chapter stood out to me, but then, how could they not – – they are in red, the very words of Jesus in Matthew 6: “Give your...
by Joanne | Mar 19, 2016 | Encouragement
These early days of spring with Jocelyn have been very eye opening as she takes in the surprises of spring. With eyes opened, we are able to take in the grandeur of creation all around us, beauty our eyes might miss on a good day. But there’s more – we see...
by Joanne | Mar 16, 2016 | Encouragement
There are times when the direction of my life is crystal clear. And then there are those days, when not so much. Strides forward are taken knowing the general direction but not the end destination. I question in my heart, “What does all this mean?” and...
by Joanne | Mar 8, 2016 | Encouragement
Over the last week, I have been reminded of when God’s people were repairing the wall around Jerusalem. They worked side by side, shoulder to shoulder – doing the tedious work of mortaring the wall. The reason for working in this formation was two-fold:...
by Joanne | Mar 3, 2016 | Encouragement
“Even the wilderness and desert will be glad in those days. The wasteland will rejoice and blossom with spring crocuses. Yes, there will be an abundance of flowers and singing and joy!” (Isaiah 35: 1-2, NLT) The words are sitting in front of me now for...
