by Joanne | Mar 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
Guide – my One Word for 2023. As I go through my days, I look for where the word may appear – a quote, a verse, or a song. It often shows up in the most unexpected of ways. When it does, it makes me think a little more deeply, focusing and straining to...
by Joanne | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
We must remain steadfast in reminding ourselves to apply the Gospel to our lives every day … The week began with reading Psalm 34; Matthew 6:25-34; Matthew 11:28-30; and Galatians 4:6-7. The heading of this reading: “The Gospel for the Overwhelmed...
by Joanne | Mar 20, 2023 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Early mornings are my favorite time of day. As I said goodbye to my husband at the back door recently, we both spotted some deer in the woods out back. After he left, I continued to watch them as they are beautiful and majestic animals. When they came out of the...
by Joanne | Mar 17, 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 … Story. I sit, or stand, and listen to their stories. It’s a gift I embrace each time they share a story from the past. My...
by Joanne | Mar 14, 2023 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
I want to become better able to preach the gospel to myself. Seriously. On those days, when I need a word and no one is around, I want to speak to my own soul. Maybe you do as well … We begin with Genesis 3:15; Isaiah 40; and Romans 3:15-26. In the Genesis...
by Joanne | Mar 13, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
A few days of reading in the Psalms brings the reminder we can rest in His promises because He knows entirely. And He knows us entirely. Entirely, according to dictionary.com means, “wholly or fully; completely or unreservedly; solely or exclusively; totally,...
