by Joanne | Nov 6, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The afternoons are getting chillier and I find myself doing what usually occurs this time of year. Tea. Between the quietness of the afternoon and the warmth of the savored cup of tea, lies a time of restoration. It is one of my favorite times of day. Let me ask you a...
by Joanne | Nov 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Season. It has been a delightfully warmer fall. It almost felt like summer was hanging around just to prove the seasons would not be...
by Joanne | Oct 31, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
Do you ever go back to read something you have already read years ago, or perhaps even written? I recently did just so, and thought perhaps it was meant to be shared once again. So today I am sharing a post from 2017 … “I solemnly urge you in the presence of God...
by Joanne | Oct 31, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
There were much needed reminders to be found in the psalms which we mined last week. They are such a treasure of comfort for these days we are living. Psalm 81 The study (Seek, by The Daily Grace Co.) titles this chapter – A Call to Listen. We truly do need a...
by Joanne | Oct 30, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Fear is a well known emotion for me. It has held me back many a time, and combined with an active imagination, almost anything can get its grip on my thoughts. Public speaking does not come easily or comfortably. Even while in school, given the opportunity to give an...
by Joanne | Oct 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Strive. Strive – the dictionary defines this as “to exert oneself vigorously; try hard: to make strenuous efforts toward...