by Joanne | Aug 4, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Another week in the devotional Awaken, by Priscilla Shirer, which continued to bring thought-provoking encouragement … ~*~*~ I can remember as a kid waiting for a pot of water to come to a boil so the pasta could be cooked. It seemed like forever, which is how...
by Joanne | Aug 3, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
As the disciples sat with Jesus, He taught about the poor. He went on to address those who mourn and the comfort they will receive. Then He continued: “God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.†(Matthew 5:5, NLT) Humility is often...
by Joanne | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Respect. There are so many voices, with equally as many thoughts and opinions. Respect seems to be given only to those whose thoughts and...
by Joanne | Jul 30, 2020 | Book Reviews, Uncategorized
Every once in a while a children’s book is published that captures the hearts of children and parents alike. Gracie’s Garden by Lara Casey is just the book which will do so. Come along with Gracie, her sister Sarah, and brother Joshua and discover precious...
by Joanne | Jul 29, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
It happened ever so slowly. When life felt overwhelming, I would turn the channel to the one place where problems were solved, loved prevailed, and the ending was always with a kiss. With the click of the remote, I can find myself in the place where the summer skies...
by Joanne | Jul 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
It’s amazing to me how the days pass both slowly and quickly. Another week of study brought wonderful thoughts and truths as we read from Awaken by Priscilla Shirer … ~*~*~ “While he was eating, a woman came in with a beautiful alabaster jar of...
