by Joanne | Nov 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
The higher goal of spiritual living is not to amass a wealth of information, but to face sacred moments. What is retained in the souls is the moment of insight. (Abraham Joshua Heschel) I admire education and enjoy learning. Suffice to say, I will probably always be a...
by Joanne | Nov 13, 2017 | Uncategorized
There is nothing like a hot cup of coffee, or in my case, a pot of coffee in the morning. If the first cup is wonderful, then each cup thereafter gets better, right until the very last drop. Come the afternoon however, I switch to tea. No flavors, no milk, no sugar....
by Joanne | Nov 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (James 1:17, NIV) God is so good to send the rains and to then perfect if with His creation enjoying His life-giving...
by Joanne | Nov 10, 2017 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Silence. The early morning hours are my favorite part of the day. The quiet and stillness found there are a balm to my soul bringing inspiration for the day...
by Joanne | Nov 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Finally, all of you should be of one mind. Sympathize with each other. Love each other as brothers and sisters. Be tenderhearted, and keep a humble attitude. (1 Peter 3:8. NLT) This is a plea that we continue to risk the pain of caring. Of seeing and hearing...
by Joanne | Oct 27, 2017 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Overcome. The verse came in the middle of the night, 4AM to be exact, and continued to weave its way deeply into my thoughts until it stirred me out from the...
