by Joanne | Nov 18, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Result. One might define “result” as an outcome, conclusion, or product of efforts. Results often come from persevering...
by Joanne | Nov 14, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
“It is good to give thanks to the Lord and to sing praises to Your name, O Most High.” (Psalm 92:1, NASB) “It is good to praise the Lord, but notice it didn’t say to praise the Lord when things are good. Instead it is good to praise the Lord,...
by Joanne | Nov 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
In these challenging days we are living, with chaos and uncertainties, it can be hard to be thankful. I recently read the above quote which spoke to me deeply: As soon as I read those words, I felt a nudge to do these days leading up to Thanksgiving with intention....
by Joanne | Nov 10, 2023 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Maintain. A quick look in the dictionary reveals “to keep in existence or continuance.” But then there is more: “to...
by Joanne | Nov 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
We brought this time in the psalms to a close last week. We will return to the psalms in the new year. Psalm 86 The heading of this chapter – Supplication to the compassionate God – brings the reminder of the compassion of our God. David surely knew this...
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...
