by Joanne | Nov 16, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
Thirty years ago, our daughter came home from school on Arbor Day with a small sapling of a pine tree in a plastic bag. The school had given each fifth grader a tree to plant on their last year in elementary school. She carefully, and proudly, picked its new location...
by Joanne | Nov 10, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
Last week I shared about the significance of names, particularly the names of God (you can read it here). As the week passed, my thoughts turned to the names of Jesus. Artos Zoes – The Bread of Life: During the pandemic, I took to making bread. It was...
by Joanne | Nov 2, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
Recently I was asked, “What do your grands call you?” The question caused me to remember a conversation with our 3YO granddaughter. She is in the midst of trying to figure out family relationships and what they all are called. Who goes with who, and why...
by Joanne | Oct 26, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
There is so much to be yet learned about prayer. I am not sure we will ever exhaust the subject as each day brings new needs, challenges, and requests. For the past few days, I revisited a book I’ve read several times, having even done a 31 Day Challenge...
by Joanne | Oct 19, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
Recently I shared (here’s the post) about a nightly ritual with our 3YO granddaughter and flashlights. When the darkness settles over the house, we head to my bedroom with her flashlight. There we do shadows, hunt for treasure, and read books while snuggling....
by Joanne | Oct 12, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
Sainthood. What does it mean to be a saint? In 1 Peter, we are given an identity check: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of...