by Joanne | May 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
We brought our study, Chosen: A Study in the book of Ephesians, to a close last week. It was a powerful week as we continued to look at parts of the armor which Christ has provided for us. We began with the helmet of salvation, as found in Ephesians 6:17. The helmet...
by Joanne | May 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Happy Memorial Day! We typically think of this day as the beginning of summer. The season to slow down, go on vacation, get rest, and take a break from our typical year long routines. We can think of it as a sabbatical of sorts. The things we do each day – our work...
by Joanne | May 26, 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 … Owe. Owe – the dictionary defines it as a debt or to be indebted. Just sitting looking at the word reminds me of how much I...
by Joanne | May 23, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
Last year we divided and moved some plants from one part of our yard to another. They were good hardy plants, had grown quite large, and would fill in another border quite nicely. They were plants we had not ever before divided, nor moved, and were giving it our best...
by Joanne | May 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
I have a confession to make … I have been anticipating this portion of Ephesians (and our next study – Standing Firm) since our group began this study! I have been so aware of my need to learn more about spiritual battles and how to better wage them. Sure...
by Joanne | May 22, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Sitting in the restaurant, we each ordered our food. Once the food arrived, while we each looked appreciatively at our own plates, her eyes roamed the table until she finally settled on one plate and said, “That looks so interesting. What did you order? I would...
