by Joanne | Apr 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
The words were before me in a version I do not read regularly: “God hasn’t invited us into a disorderly, unkempt life but into something holy and beautiful – as beautiful on the inside as the outside.” (1 Thessalonians 4:7, MSG) They stayed...
by Joanne | Apr 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
I sat on the deck looking out at the sea. Water as far as the eye can see in any direction. The swells are unbelievable but made for a good night’s sleep, as they rocked us gently. Although I have seen the sea before, it is still so incomprehensible to my eyes...
by Joanne | Apr 9, 2017 | Uncategorized
“And I, if I be lifted up from the earth, will draw all men unto me.” (John 12:32, KJV) What is the compass you use to guide you and your loved ones? What is your home? Are you sure that the path you are on today will lead you to the eternal home with God?...
by Joanne | Apr 6, 2017 | Uncategorized
A Jewish proverb says: “When the eyes don’t see, the heart won’t feel.†To the people of His day, Jesus said: “You will be ever hearing but never understanding; you will be ever seeing but never perceiving.† (Matthew 13:14 NIV) He had been sharing with...
by Joanne | Mar 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Five Minute Friday prompt this week is … Embrace. You can click at the bottom of this post to get to Kate Motaung’s site and read all that has been shared on this word. Last night at 11pm just before heading to bed, a quick scroll revealed the five minute...
by Joanne | Mar 20, 2017 | Uncategorized
One morning. Two women. And pregnancies. They can be so complex and varied, each the start of a new story, a dream. God comes to Abraham, making a covenant, promising Abraham he will be the father of many nations. A multitude of nations, in fact. Abraham’s...
