by Joanne | Jan 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
In one afternoon, the verse came across my path. It was unusual as it is a verse typically associated with Advent and the birth of Christ. But today, it came differently, gently: “For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be...
by Joanne | Jan 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
It’s week 4 of our month of Praise. As we continued to study, we discovered we are to: Praise God with our whole heart. The readings were Psalm 103: 1-2; Psalm 128: 1-4; and Psalm 89:11. The Psalmist reminds us to praise God with our whole heart – to hold...
by Joanne | Jan 27, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Now may our Lord Jesus Christ himself and God our Father, who loved us and by his grace gave us eternal comfort and a wonderful hope, comfort you and strengthen you in every good thing you do and say.” (2 Thessalonians 2:16, NLT) “Lord, don’t...
by Joanne | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Week 3 bought us to recognize the power of praise and all praise brings to our lives: Praise brings power. The readings are Romans 8:9-10; Philippians 4:13; and Romans 8:37. It was good to be reminded that we are controlled by the Spirit. Our lives need not display...
by Joanne | Jan 18, 2019 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Influence. Influence has been defined as “the action or process of producing effects on the actions, behavior, opinions, etc., of another or others”...
by Joanne | Jan 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
“This is what the Lord says – “Stop at the crossroads and look around. Ask for the old, godly way, and walk in it. Travel its path, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Jeremiah 6:16, NLT) My Bible has sat opened with the verse before me...
