by Joanne | Jun 28, 2016 | Uncategorized
Today I am reminded of two stories found in the Gospel of Mark: The story of the woman with the issue of blood. She had both a unique and personal encounter with Jesus that resulted in her healing. Due to her issue of blood, this woman was ceremonially unclean...
by Joanne | Jun 24, 2016 | Uncategorized
We can take so many things for granted – family, education, opportunity, the roof over our head, the blessing of wise and godly male influence. Each a privilege to have present in our lives, yet often overlooked. Until it is absent. I have had a dad who invested...
by Joanne | Jun 17, 2016 | Uncategorized
t’s Friday! I’m joining Kate Motaung for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt. Five minutes. No editing. Many of us writing on that same word. Today’s prompt is … Lose. One look at the word and it immediately came to my mind … my earring. A few weeks ago,...
by Joanne | Jun 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
If ever world news has reminded us of our great need for the Lord, surely this weekend was one of those times. We watched the TV screen as reports unfolded, our hearts – as many of yours – filled with such shock, sadness, and grief. I sat wondering how do...
by Joanne | Jun 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s Friday! I’m joining Kate Motaung for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt. Five minutes. No editing. Many of us writing on that same word. Today’s prompt is … Want. The word want – use it as a verb and it means something we think we need or desire....
by Joanne | Jun 9, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Live in the sunshine, swim the sea. Drink the wild air’s salubrity.” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson It’s the time of year when our family enjoys being outside in our yard. We sit out back on the patio to warm up in the sun’s rays. On those days...