by Joanne | Sep 6, 2021 | Prayer, Uncategorized
“Bear one another’s burdens, and thereby fulfill the law of Christ.†(Galatians 6:2, NASB) We know we are to be praying for one another, yet so often, we come in prayer to make our own needs known before God. In his book, The Path of Prayer, Samuel Chadwick...
by Joanne | Sep 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … City. I grew up in The Bronx – a city. I had a wonderful childhood and never expected to leave, but God had other plans for...
by Joanne | Sep 1, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee, Prayer, Uncategorized
“O Lord, the God of our ancestors Abraham, Isaac, and Israel, make your people always want to obey you. See to it that their love for you never changes. Give my son Solomon the wholehearted desire to obey all your commands, laws, and decrees, and to do...
by Joanne | Aug 31, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last week was quite the week as we watched the news unfold. Gratitude filled my heart for the written word of God which brings hope and peace to my heart. In reading Esther 5:1-8, we find that Esther is now fully prepared to go to before the king on behalf of her...
by Joanne | Aug 30, 2021 | Prayer, Uncategorized
“And without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.†(Hebrews 11:6, NASB) We have read the verse time and time again, and yet one morning last week, it fell fresh as if...
by Joanne | Aug 29, 2021 | Quotes & Thoughts, Uncategorized
“The rest should follow, some on planks, and others on various things from the ship. And so it happened that they all were brought safely to land.” (Acts 24:44, NASB) “It is a common misconception that the Christian’s walk of faith is strewn...