by Joanne | Jun 22, 2016 | Encouragement
In her book, “You’re Already Amazingâ€, Holley Gerth writes this: I believe the desire to know who we really are has been placed within us by the heart of heaven itself. God wants us to understand who he created us to be so that we can fulfill the purpose he has...
by Joanne | Jun 20, 2016 | Encouragement
Today I so wish I could sit across from each of you and encourage you to not ever let the enemy rob you of who you are in Christ. Be assured that nothing in your past has the power to define you any longer. How do I know? He knows that we are frail and will not...
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...
