by Joanne | Feb 24, 2026 | Let's Have Coffee
In Matthew 4, we find the familiar narrative of the temptation of Jesus in the wilderness. The tempter, Satan, came to Jesus with three different temptations: The first temptation was to test whether Jesus would meet His own needs. The second temptation tested whether...
by Joanne | Feb 17, 2026 | Let's Have Coffee
Today we begin the commemoration of the forty days which Jesus spent in the wilderness. For some, it is called – Lent. During these next forty days, we think about our own shortcomings, also known as sin, and repent. We think about the ways in which our lives...
by Joanne | Feb 10, 2026 | Let's Have Coffee
It has been a cold and unusual winter. The last few weeks have brought snow storms and Arctic air, the combination of which has been difficult to contend with the elements. And so, the ice dams began forming on the back of our house. They are stunningly beautiful and...
by Joanne | Feb 3, 2026 | Let's Have Coffee
One sentence from a recent conversation has been reiterating in my thoughts, “Everything is so overwhelming!” When life is overwhelming, it becomes uncomfortable and crushing. The weight is heavy to bear. We can become overwhelmed by our by to-do list,...
by Joanne | Jan 27, 2026 | Let's Have Coffee
Off and on over the last year, there has been one question on my mind: What does it mean to honor your elders? Or your parents? Well aware this is a loaded question, as it needs to be looked at carefully from every side. The question continues to weave itself through...
by Joanne | Jan 20, 2026 | Let's Have Coffee
As we read the stories recorded for us in Scripture, we encounter people much like ourselves. They experience highs and lows, challenges, and many of the same emotions as we do, which means we can learn from their experiences. In reading 1 Samuel 18-20, we find things...