by Joanne | Dec 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
I woke early this morning. Wide awake & thoughts fully engaged. In the dim light in our kitchen, I waited for the coffee to finish, poured a cup & headed to my desk. I read some Scriptures, then emails & sat thinking about what I had read. Life can be so...
by Joanne | Dec 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
I was given my first Christmas cactus plant in full bloom about 18 years ago. It was beautiful & had belonged to a friend’s mother. That plant has never bloomed again. I have fertilized it & transplanted it. I have properly watered it. It has flourished...
by Joanne | Dec 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
[youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNDtHdG5mVk&w=560&h=315] This is just beautiful! JOY TO THE WORLD! THE LORD HAS COME!!!
by Joanne | Dec 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
Our church toy drive was held yesterday. Over one thousand toys were given away, wrapped & tagged for the “shoppers” who came from the community. After service, our sanctuary was converted into a maze of shopping… It was incredible to be a part...
by Joanne | Dec 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
Sometimes we hear words so often we tend not to think about their definitions any longer. We can take their meaning for granted. It can be that way with the words, “grace” and “mercy”. They fell on me a new this morning: Mercy is being spared...
by Joanne | Dec 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
After writing this, I read a portion of Scripture that resonated deeply within my heart. This is WHY we parent courageously: Let this be recorded for future generations, so that a people not yet born will praise the LORD. The children of Your people will live in...
