by Joanne | Aug 21, 2012 | Uncategorized
May I always remember – NOTHING, NOTHING is wasted! “He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair. In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that the LORD has planted for his...
by Joanne | Aug 20, 2012 | Uncategorized
As a college student, I remember learning about Blaise Pascal. He was a seventeenth-century mathematician, a philosopher, and physicist. He was a man with a most creative mind. However, this past week I learned probably what matters most about Pascal – he knew...
by Joanne | Aug 19, 2012 | Uncategorized
The Book of Ezra is an amazing read. Ezra recounts the events of God bring the Israelites back to Jerusalem after 70 years of exile in Babylon. He shares of their struggles to not give in to pagan influences & practices, their determination to rebuild the Temple...
by Joanne | Aug 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
I went to the mall today with Lisa to get new shoes for Sophia for school. We headed to Stride Rite for the foot sizing & fitting & purchase. Since she is now 4 1/2 years old, she kind of has an opinion as to what she likes & dislikes. It sure did not take...
by Joanne | Aug 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
http://youtu.be/k2Irtr3sbBM Right now I have two dear friends going through painful, unsurmountable circumstances. I learned of this song today through a tweet by @AndyAndrews & have to share it. Know that He is true to His Word.
by Joanne | Aug 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
This past Sunday, Pastor Steve continued with his series with the parable of the wedding banquet, found in Matthew 22:1-13. The under-valued were important to Christ. God invited them into His Kingdom. The Kingdom of God offers abundance, celebration & community...
