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....
by Joanne | Jul 21, 2017 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Collect. As soon as see the word prompt, I remember the verse. I have this problem I have struggled with since I was a kid. My brother often teased me by...
by Joanne | Jul 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
Turning the coffee pot on, I head to my desk to check emails, read devotionals, and check on a few people. The words on my calendar catch my eye: “He will also send you rain for the seed you sow in the ground, and the food that comes from the land will be rich...
by Joanne | Jul 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
When two Scriptures are so beautifully paired, God speaks and teaches and delivers His truth into my heart. “So faith comes from hearing, that is, hearing the Good News about Christ.” (Romans 10:17, NLT) “And I am certain that God, who began the good...
