by Joanne | Jan 3, 2017 | Uncategorized
A friend introduced me to a book which I am now reading for the second time – The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A Kempis. It was originally written in 1418-1427 in Latin by a monk. Over the years, it has become widely read, used as a devotional, and apart from...
by Joanne | Jan 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
In flipping through one of my old Bibles the beginning of November, I read the quote, my handwriting on a piece of loose-leaf paper: Faith is not the clinging to a shrine but an endless pilgrimage of the heart. Audacious longing, burning songs, daring thoughts, an...
by Joanne | Dec 29, 2016 | Book Reviews, Uncategorized
Today I am joining Kate Motaung’s linkup – Books I Read in 2016. This past year I exceeded my own expectations, reading more than anticipated so I found it hard to keep my list short. There were truly many wonderful books and some have become favorites...
by Joanne | Dec 25, 2016 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Today is Christmas Day. Jesus has come to us now. For all and for all time. Have a blessed Christmas!
by Joanne | Dec 22, 2016 | Uncategorized
Kate Motaung is hosting a special linkup today – Top Posts of 2016. I now know why I have not ever done one of these …. I have no idea how to look at my stats and figure this out. Seriously. My feeble attempt will bring you one post from each month that I...
by Joanne | Dec 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
The snow was softly and quietly coming down the other morning. The need was pressing to get out and get a few Christmas gifts that I now was wishing I had not put off. Resigned to stay in, I decided to wrap some instead. In wrapping the presents, my hope was that each...
