by Joanne | May 3, 2024 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Some. First glance at the word prompt and one thought rushing into my head: “You can please some of the people all the time,...
by Joanne | Apr 30, 2024 | Uncategorized
“The devil has made it his business to monopolize on three elements: noise, hurry, crowds. He will not allow quietness.” (Elisabeth Elliot) Those three elements can so easily and quickly become idols in our lives. Idols will have us believe that they can...
by Joanne | Apr 22, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
She called this past week. The dearest of friends. Over thirty years of friendship. The mere sound of her voice on the other side of the phone moved me to tears, and joy, and laughter, all at the same time. We don’t talk weekly, at times a month or two can pass before...
by Joanne | Apr 19, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Lonely. The dictionary (merriam-webster.com) defines the word not only as “being without company” but also as...
by Joanne | Apr 12, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Limit. Upon seeing the word prompt, various idioms came flooding into my mind: “the sky’s the limit” “off...
by Joanne | Apr 8, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Ever notice how we long to see beauty? As the spring is coming upon us, I watch for signs the winter is over. As I keep a close watch on our yard, beauty can be found little by little as winter fades and spring begins to unfold: The little sprouts of green grass....
