by Joanne | Jun 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
In recent days, I found myself returning to a familiar verse for peace, comfort, and hope: “We have this hope as an anchor for our lives, safe and secure.” (Hebrews 6:19, HCSB) My soul is fragile these days as it finds itself in the midst of worldly...
by Joanne | Jun 9, 2020 | Uncategorized
There is no time like the present to think about the qualities of leadership, faithfulness, and compassion. ~*~*~ We began the week with reading 1 Timothy 3:1-7, where Paul begins the chapter with talking about church leadership roles and the importance of those who...
by Joanne | Jun 8, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Let’s continue our trek to Jerusalem with this Psalm 129, the tenth song of ascents. Here we find ourselves reminded the journey will not always be easy but that we have been promised strength to overcome. We may know and experience adversity, but those who wage...
by Joanne | Jun 5, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Stay. I don’t want to stay in this time forever. I want to move on, and move forward from this season. I want to grow and gain...
by Joanne | Jun 2, 2020 | Uncategorized
It was a good week to jump into the study “Faithful Household of God”. We’re ever growing and hopefully, transforming, into the people God would have us to be. ~*~*~ In 1 Timothy 1:1-7, we find Paul addressing the topic of false teaching. He was...
by Joanne | Jun 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
“How joyful are those who fear the Lord – all who follow his ways!†(Psalm 128:1, NLT) Everyone wants to be happy. No one wants to be miserable and live a life of discontent. Psalm 128, the ninth Psalm of Ascent, answers the question, “How does one find...
