by Joanne | Jul 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
Family. It has been defined as “a social unit consisting of parents and children, whether they live together or not”. Our family is blessed to be four generations, each generation bringing its unique qualities and opinions to our table when we gather...
by Joanne | Jul 13, 2016 | Uncategorized
VBS. Vacation Bible School. VBS was a vital part of my childhood and where I accepted Jesus as my Savior. I can well remember my teacher, my seat, and my commitment. This morning I found myself thinking back to the time my daughter and I were doing the three year old...
by Joanne | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
About two weeks ago, I had the joy to have a conversation with Holly Barrett. I started reading her blog several years ago and quickly felt a kinship with her. I have found her to be as warm and encouraging as her writing. During the conversation, emotions filled me...
by Joanne | Jul 1, 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 … Protect. Protect is defined as “to defend or guard from attack, invasion, loss, annoyance,...
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...
