by Joanne | Mar 16, 2017 | Uncategorized
If I count myself more, behold Thou standest against me, and my iniquities bear true testimony, and I cannot gainsay it. But if I abase myself, and bring myself to nought, and shrink from all self-esteem, and grind myself to dust, which I am, Thy grace will be...
by Joanne | Mar 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
Dr. Seuss had a birthday last week – March 2nd – and would have turned 113 this year! I have loved his books since I was a little girl. The memory of being handed a stack of his books will always be one I hold dear. We lived in an apartment building in the...
by Joanne | Mar 5, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Devote yourselves to prayer with an alert mind and a thankful heart.” (Colossians 4:2, NLT) God showed me that I should pray through even the small things. God showed me that I should always expect a response. He showed me that I should never be afraid to...
by Joanne | Mar 1, 2017 | Uncategorized
Lent was not a part of my life growing up so I truly did not consider making it a practice in my life until my adult years. Giving up something for an extended amount of time has helped me to focus on the meaning of sacrifice. Sacrifice has often been thought of as...
by Joanne | Feb 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.” (Colossians 3:12, NLT) I want to wear this clothing that God had provided. How will it affect the...
by Joanne | Feb 22, 2017 | Uncategorized
There is something special about receiving mail. Agree? If you don’t agree all one needs to do is scroll through social media where mail is displayed all day long. Packages which included books, chocolate, jewelry, socks, headbands, artwork, candles fill our...
