by Joanne | Aug 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
One week in the life of women……. This week I am going to keep a running list of the things the women in my life do. The challenges they rise to. The responsibilities they meet. The things they do that only they can do. Perhaps you will recognize yourself in this...
by Joanne | Aug 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
I have been asking myself this question: What makes a good leader? In reading Psalm 15 the other day, I realized that it lays out for us a list of good criteria for leadership. The Psalm opens by asking: “Who may worship in your sanctuary, Lord? Who may enter...
by Joanne | Aug 7, 2012 | Uncategorized
A new month & a new sermon series – The Parables Of Jesus. A few facts about parables: Parables represent one-third of Jesus’ teachings. To miss understanding them, one would miss a good portion of Jesus’ teaching. there are 37 parables in...
by Joanne | Aug 5, 2012 | Uncategorized
The other day, I watched this video explaining how Michael Jackson did a particular dance move in one of his videos. I was amazed. Never had I even given a thought that it was all in the shoes. Today it hit me….we, too, have been equipped with a special...
by Joanne | Aug 4, 2012 | Uncategorized
I read a verse on my calendar yesterday & immediately the thought that went through my head yesterday was, “I always want to be an overcomer!” Seriously, like who does not want to overcome every & all obstacles that get in the way of life?...
by Joanne | Aug 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Sunday was the last part in our church series – Better. Patience is better. Some things just take a long time. For example….. A bamboo seed will take 4 years to show any growth AT ALL. A bamboo farmer can put a seed in the ground & will look at dirt...