by Joanne | Feb 1, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
Today I was reminded of church services of years gone by, when the time of gathering was brought to a close with a prayer. But then there was that moment in which our pastor would invite us all to lift our hands and he would give the benediction. The moment was...
by Joanne | Jan 25, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
Perspective. The British dictionary defines it this way – “a way of regarding situations and facts, and judging their relative importance; the proper or accurate point of view or the ability to see it.” It’s the way to see things clearly,...
by Joanne | Jan 18, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
Recently we had our first snow fall of this winter. Eight or nine inches of beautiful snow. It’s also cold and icy but as I sat looking at it, through the warmth of my home and under a blanket, it was beautiful. Whiteness blanketed the trees, the grass, and our...
by Joanne | Jan 11, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
Toddlers are my favorite people. I have said it so many times. They get a bad reputation when we refer to the “terrible two’s.” I am not diminishing the challenges of temper tantrums, potty training, and sleep issues. Trust me. Those things put...
by Joanne | Jan 4, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
It’s January, or as some would call it – “the dead of winter.” It’s the time of frozen and hard ground. Icy patches on the lawn. Thick grayness in the morning skies. It’s also the time of cozy blankets, crisp and white snow, perhaps...
by Joanne | Dec 28, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
Christmas has come and gone. But the Gift of Christmas remains. The Gift lasts, staying with us throughout the year. Every single day the Gift is with us. Inside of us. Always guiding us. He came to earth on a specific mission, with a purpose set in motion before the...