by Joanne | Mar 7, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee
If you have raised children, you probably already know what I am going to share … Potty training is a most challenging task. Everyone makes it sound like all children turn a particular age and magically become potty trained. And for some, it may be true as there are...
by Joanne | Feb 28, 2023 | Encouragement, Let's Have Coffee
“Worry†as defined by dictionary.com –> “to torment oneself with or suffer from disturbing thoughts†(emphasis mine). We do it to ourselves. We torment ourselves with wondering what if something should happen, or what we will do, or what we need. Jesus...
by Joanne | Feb 21, 2023 | Encouragement, Let's Have Coffee
Our youngest granddaughter recently crossed a major milestone in her development. Every journey with the process is just as unique as every child. None are quite the same. Her facial expressions revealed an important thought process was underway. Once success occurred...
by Joanne | Feb 14, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee
“If your goal is purity of heart, be prepared to be thought very odd.†(Elisabeth Elliot) Purity is defined as the condition of being pure; freedom from anything that debases, contaminates, pollutes†(dictionary.com). What does it mean to have a pure heart? This...
by Joanne | Feb 7, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
I grew up in Sunday School which means the story of Noah and the ark is a most familiar one. Yet the story does not grow old and never fails to bring a fresh insight. God had Noah build an ark according to very specific instructions, which Noah carefully follows to a...
by Joanne | Jan 31, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee
Our youngest granddaughter is with us four days a week while her parents work. Not having typical work hours, she stays with us into the evening. Once supper is over and the kitchen is cleaned up, she asks to go play “shadows” in my bedroom. She gets her...
