by Joanne | Dec 27, 2012 | Uncategorized
The year is winding down. Christmas has passed. New Year’s is coming. It is only natural to reflect on 2012 & to anticipate 2013. I looked back to see the resolutions I had made for 2012. Did I keep them? How would I wind up the year? I mean, seriously, what...
by Joanne | Dec 25, 2012 | Uncategorized
For the Son of Man came…….to give…… His life…….as a ransom for many.” (Mark 10:45)
by Joanne | Dec 24, 2012 | Uncategorized
It is Christmas Eve. By now my thoughts usually have turned to church tonight, food, wrapping the last few gifts, & cleaning up everything. But this morning I am finding my thoughts elsewhere. I am thinking about the first time I gave birth. I well remember...
by Joanne | Dec 22, 2012 | Uncategorized
One of the special memories of Christmas past was when my children & I would snuggle under the covers on my bed, settle in & watch Christmas specials. Whether it was Frosty, or Rudolph, The Red Nose Reindeer or Charlie Brown Christmas never mattered. It was...
by Joanne | Dec 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
I am currently reading “The Sabbath” by Abraham Joshua Heschel. He writes regarding the days before the Sabbath: The Sabbath is still away but the thought of its imminent arrival stirs in the heart a passionate eagerness to be ready & worthy to receive...
by Joanne | Dec 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Yesterday we all heard the news of the heinous actions of a young man that took the lives of 28 people, 20 of them young children. We were shocked, saddened, & angered. I found myself thankful that my granddaughter goes to a school that keeps all doors locked to...
