by Joanne | Jun 14, 2012 | Uncategorized
In his book, The Wounded Healer, Henri Nouwen states this: For the minister is called to recognize the sufferings of his time in his own heart & make that recognition the starting point of his    service. Whether he tries to enter into a dislocated world,...
by Joanne | Jun 13, 2012 | Uncategorized
This comes from the TV show “Duets”. Just beautiful! Watch the faces of the judges. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â http://youtu.be/YLUwB7nDRjw
by Joanne | Jun 12, 2012 | Uncategorized
I always liked Mr. Rogers. He was kind. He was gentle. He had imagination. I saw this the other day through Twitter. I loved it. May it bring you back to a day in your childhood when things were simple. Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â ...
by Joanne | Jun 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
Saturday I went to buy a few tomato plants to put in my father-in-law’s garden for him to tend to over this summer. I not only came home with the plants but with a few gardening tips, which I so greatly appreciated. Little did I know how the advice would continue to...
by Joanne | Jun 9, 2012 | Uncategorized
The past few days I have been thinking about the good & bad that happens to us in our lives. We are so quick to accept the blessings as coming from God. We have no problem thanking Him for the blessings that He bestows. But what about the bad? What is our attitude...
by Joanne | Jun 8, 2012 | Uncategorized
Let me just say…..It is tough to be a woman. The journey of life includes such a range of emotions & experiences. And there is not a single stage in life that is left untouched. Take the last year for instance. It has included…. anticipating the birth...