by Joanne | Feb 14, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Love suffers long and is kind ….. ” (1 Corinthians 13:4) The fountains from which love flows are in God, not in us. It is absurd to think that the love of God is naturally in our our hearts, as a result of our own nature. His love is there...
by Joanne | Feb 8, 2016 | Uncategorized
It’s hard to know what will come out of the mouth of a three year old on any given day. One can never be too sure of the ideas which swirl around in their little creative heads. Last week, Jocelyn took to responding to me in a different manner. No matter what I...
by Joanne | Feb 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
“For Christ’s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all …” (2 Corinthians 5:14, NIV) “Paul said that he was overpowered, subdued, and held as in a vise by “the love of Christ.” Very few of us...
by Joanne | Feb 6, 2016 | Uncategorized
A few weeks ago, I shared how 500 pregnant women showed up for Mama Kits in Katwe, Uganda when The Lulu Tree only had 100 kits to give out. The turnout far exceeded anyone’s expectations. We also came to realize we had to make a way for The Lulu Tree to go back...
by Joanne | Feb 5, 2016 | Uncategorized
Today I’m joining Kate Motaung for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt. Five minutes. No editing. All of us writing on that same word. Today’s prompt is …. Focus. We were playing with blocks the other morning – just Jocelyn and I – when she noticed...
by Joanne | Feb 1, 2016 | Uncategorized
Both girls were sick so I went over to babysit them in their home. That is quite a different experience than being on my own turf. They were excited to play with their toys and games with me. The morning flew with playing KerPlunk, Cooties, Feed the Pig and...
