by Joanne | Nov 10, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
We are all unique, having our own personalities, talents, and quirks. So it should be no surprise two Biblical sisters – Mary and Martha – can confirm this to be true. They were pretty different from each other as well. Jesus took note of it; Luke made sure we knew...
by Joanne | Nov 7, 2025 | Uncategorized
Most Fridays, I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is: Coffee. Coffee. My go-to, must-have drink in the morning. It brews automatically and is waiting for my appearance in the kitchen....
by Joanne | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
We are flipping the calendar to the start of a new month, and the month of Thanksgiving. Or should I say, “thanksgiving.” The dictionary informs me this is a “celebration of divine goodness” or “a prayer expressing gratitude” (from merriam-webster.com). These two...
by Joanne | Oct 31, 2025 | Uncategorized
Most Fridays, I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is: Recognize. Recognize – the dictionary defines it as “to acknowledge or admit” (merriam-webster). But it is the...
by Joanne | Oct 27, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
The Scripture before me brought the beautiful reminder of the way Jesus stands at the doors of each of our hearts, knocking and waiting to be invited into our lives. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to...
by Joanne | Oct 20, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
The words have stayed opened on my desk for a few days. “You will make known to me the path of life; In Your presence is fullness of joy; In Your right hand there are pleasures forever.” (Psalm 16:11, NASB) It may seem silly but I begin to dissect, taking notice of...
