by Joanne | Jan 6, 2016 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The study started with the first few verses of the book of Ruth. I read the words on the page: “So a man from Bethlehem in Judah left his home and went to live in the country of Moab.” (Ruth 1:1, NLT) And so comes the introduction to Elimelech and...
by Joanne | Jan 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
“Continually examine your attitude toward God to see if you are willing to “go out” in every area of your life, trusting God entirely. It is this attitude that keeps you in constant wonder, because you don’t know what God is going to do...
by Joanne | Jan 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
We are at the start of a new year – 2016. Hard to think this is where we are in time. For the last two years, instead of making resolutions I have selected one word, just one, to focus on throughout the year. The idea is to let the word find you and in...
by Joanne | Dec 31, 2015 | Book Reviews, Uncategorized
Reading is such a favorite pastime of mine. A book, a hot cup of tea, a blanket and all is fine. I had every intention of not doing Kate’s special linkup “Books I read in 2015” but am finding myself drawn in and reading all the wonderful lists...
by Joanne | Dec 29, 2015 | Uncategorized
My word of the year – Believe. It came to me during the month of December last year as our family realized we were going to face a challenging time. The verse came … “Hearing this, Jesus said to Jairus, “Don’t be afraid; just believe,...
by Joanne | Dec 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
“So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.” (John 1:14, NLT)