by Joanne | Oct 29, 2018 | Uncategorized
We know we have a great need to be in God’s Word on a daily basis, and yet the struggle to do so can be real. The psalmist asks this question: “How can a young person live a clean life?†(Psalm 119:11, MSG). In the busyness of our days, this is a question for us...
by Joanne | Oct 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
“A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree.” (Proverbs 11:28, MSG) “When God tends your garden, you are guaranteed vibrant growth and lush foliage. You will be like a healthy and fruitful tree, giving...
by Joanne | Oct 26, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Moment. Moment is defined as “an indefinitely short period of time; an instant” (dictionary.com). “God whispers to us in our pleasures; he...
by Joanne | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
In this third week of 31 Days in the Gospel of John, we explored five more profiles of Jesus: Jesus, our freedom fighter. In John 8:32 and 8:36, we find the subject of freedom – freedom from sin and freedom in Christ. My commentary states: “Because Jesus...
by Joanne | Oct 21, 2018 | Uncategorized
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”...
by Joanne | Oct 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Who. One day as Jesus was walking with His disciples, He asked them a question. “Who do people say I am?” Jesus was not so interested in His own...
