by Joanne | Sep 18, 2014 | Encouragement
We all have probably been the giver and the recipient of the advice, “When you don’t know what to do, just keep moving forward.” The problem with this advice is there are truly days we may not even know HOW to move forward. What does that mean? What...
by Joanne | Sep 15, 2014 | Encouragement
I have been noticing lately that Jesus spent much time around boats, in boats, on boats, and with fisherman. “One day as Jesus was preaching on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, great crowds pressed in on him to listen to the word of God. He noticed two empty...
by Joanne | Sep 11, 2014 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
(credit) So I open up my devotional and read … “My love for you is unquenchable.” (from Jesus Lives, page 92)  Hold onto that truth. Don’t let the enemy cause you to believe any of his lies. No matter what took place or is currently going on...
by Joanne | Sep 9, 2014 | Encouragement
The summer has passed. School has begun. With the start of a new school year, it is a time when we are filled with new goals, routines and aspirations. Women before us have achieved acclaim, facing odds, overcoming and doing the hard things. We have been amazed at the...
by Joanne | Sep 4, 2014 | Encouragement
Heard in conversation the other day, “I’m tired of all this. Life just seems to always be a constant fight.” And I have been thinking about it ever since. Life can be difficult at times. Sure it is interspersed with times of joy and laughter, yet the...
by Joanne | Sep 2, 2014 | Encouragement
Yesterday I shared how God worked over the course of time. This morning I am remembering the life of Joseph …. Joseph, the son of Jacob, born to him in his old age. He was a favorite son because he was the first son born to Jacob’s wife, Rachel. Jacob...
