by Joanne | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
We are flipping the calendar to the start of a new month, and the month of Thanksgiving. Or should I say, “thanksgiving.” The dictionary informs me this is a “celebration of divine goodness” or “a prayer expressing gratitude” (from merriam-webster.com). These two...
by Joanne | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Most Fridays, I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is: Recognize. Recognize – the dictionary defines it as “to acknowledge or admit” (merriam-webster). But it is the...
by Joanne | Oct 27, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
The Scripture before me brought the beautiful reminder of the way Jesus stands at the doors of each of our hearts, knocking and waiting to be invited into our lives. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to...
by Joanne | Oct 20, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
The words have stayed opened on my desk for a few days. “You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.” (Psalm 16:11, NASB) It may seem silly but I begin to dissect, taking notice of...
by Joanne | Oct 13, 2025 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The calendar tells me the seasons are beginning to change. The leaves are showing signs of color and are crisp under our feet. The air is beginning to get cooler at night, making us settle in under our blankets. The days are getting shorter. With this change of...
by Joanne | Oct 6, 2025 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
For much of my adult life, my days have been spent with children, mostly toddlers. Between raising my own, doing daycare, and then tending to my grandchildren, one might say I have had more conversations with toddlers than adults. Most days it seemed like I was under...
