by Joanne | Dec 13, 2022 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
During the second week of Advent, we focused on Peace … The week began with reading Genesis 1 and Genesis 3. What a contrast between these 2 chapters. In Genesis 1, we find all God created – perfect in beauty, perfect in order, and perfect in peace. But...
by Joanne | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
This time of the year is filled with promises. Promises of gifts, of time spent together with family and friends, of laughter and of remembering. Let’s pause to remember other promises which we have been given. “The promise that is born today†The birth of Jesus...
by Joanne | Dec 10, 2022 | Quotes & Thoughts, Uncategorized
“Shout joyfully to the Lord, all the earth.” (Psalm 100:1, NASB) “Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentle spirit be known to all men. The Lord is near.” (Philippians 4:4-5, NASB) Lord, we recognize and admit not...
by Joanne | Dec 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Simple. Simple is defined as: “easy to understand; not elaborate or artificial; unassuming” (dictionary.com). Mary a...
by Joanne | Dec 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
Last week our online small group began the study Hope Has Come by The Daily Grace Co. It is beautiful in both word and photos, but more importantly, rich in thought. You can follow along for the next few weeks as I share excerpts from our group. ~*~*~ Our readings...
by Joanne | Dec 5, 2022 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.†(Luke 2:13-14, NASB) I found myself wondering … What will be the most...
