by Joanne | Oct 13, 2011 | Encouragement, Prayer, Uncategorized
A story was once told…. “I need oil,†said an ancient monk, so he planted an olive sapling. “Lord,†he prayed, “it needs rain that its tender roots may drink & swell. Send gentle showers.†And the Lord sent gentle showers. “Lordâ€, prayed the...
by Joanne | Oct 13, 2011 | Uncategorized
I read this great translation of a most familiar Scripture. It is from the late Greek scholar Kenneth Wuest: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â I am strong for all things in the One who constantly infuses strength in me. At all times, in all circumstances, Christ is constantly...
by Joanne | Oct 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
Today I read a post on Pete Wilson’s blog. Pete is the pastor of Cross Point Church in Nashville. He also wrote on the idea of Sabbath. I thought I would share it: http://withoutwax.tv/2011/10/12/its-a-gift-not-punishment/ Check it out. It is...
by Joanne | Oct 12, 2011 | Uncategorized
It is amazing how we can look at a family line and see resemblances. Facial features, personalities traits, hobbies, lines of work – all can be passed down from one generation to another. Sometimes it is a positive occurrence, sometimes not. But it is always a...
by Joanne | Oct 11, 2011 | Uncategorized
I have not been able to stop thinking about this whole issue of “faith”. These last few days, I have been viewing it from various angles. Today I have been looking at it from what I will call, the “parental perspective”. In raising my children,...
by Joanne | Oct 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
I have been busy with “a situation” that has arisen over the last few days. In going through this “situation”, I have been pondering some questions. So follow me through this, if you will….. A situation arises. It presents a crisis, a...
