by Joanne | Apr 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
The devotional “Awaken” by Priscilla Shirer brought much needed encouragement last week … “But why did you need to search?†he asked. “Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?†(Luke 2:49, NLT) In this Scripture, Mary finds...
by Joanne | Apr 20, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
In this time we are living, most of us are not able to attend church. We meet each Sunday online, which has sweetly ministered to our hearts and minds, filling us with encouragement. If you are like me, this time is making you realize how wonderful it will be to...
by Joanne | Apr 17, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Another. It’s been a hard week for so many reasons and people. Hearing the news, whether from reporters, friends, family, or co-workers...
by Joanne | Apr 13, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
We know we desperately need God’s power to live each day, but who knew how great or need for Him would be to simply live at home? This was the question Psalm 121 brought to mind in reading the familiar words. The morning is a dark, raw, and rainy one. It fit the...
by Joanne | Apr 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Patient. If I were to define ‘patient’, I would say it is the ability to endure annoyance, inconvenience, delays, or hardship...
by Joanne | Apr 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
We will soon be married 41 years and I’m still learning new things about him. The current crisis hits us both so differently, as one might expect. I withdraw into anything I can – Scripture, a book, the news, a Hallmark movie (the ending is always happy),...
