by Joanne | Aug 11, 2017 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Place. The words come easy this morning as it seems like for the last year, all we have done is search for a place. Yes, it has been a physical search for a...
by Joanne | Aug 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
It was a hard decision and had been made with much thought, research, and tears. It had taken us time to sort through all the contributing factors in order to be as wise as one can possibly be. We lay in bed with our fingers intertwined, side by side, the darkness...
by Joanne | Aug 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The mere mention of the name Job can make me quake as I immediately think of suffering and trials and loss. Who wants that? So much better to think of pleasant opportunities and blessings. Yet recently I found myself turning to the book of Job without these feelings...
by Joanne | Aug 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” (Proverbs 3:5-6, NIV) Peace that passes understanding, joy in diverse circumstances, contentment in...
by Joanne | Jul 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Time spent in the book of Proverbs is always time well spent, the familiar passages deliver a new truth with each read. “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives...
by Joanne | Jul 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Being confident in this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 1:6, NIV) So often we become weary when our efforts are stopped short by circumstances that are out of our control....
