by Joanne | Jun 22, 2017 | Devoted Living
“… Remain in my love. When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love …”. (John 15: 9b-10a, NLT) The words sit open before me for several days. They are familiar, no matter the version: “Abide in my love.” (ESV) “Make...
by Joanne | Jun 12, 2017 | Book Reviews
My children are now grown and have children of their own. In a world that is quickly changing and in which truth is often convoluted, I was excited when my friend, Susan Chamberlain Shipe, shared she was writing a devotional for children. In her devotional titled, 52...
by Joanne | Feb 2, 2017 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
“Whensoever a man desireth aught above measure, immediately he becometh restless. The proud and the avaricious man are never at rest; while the poor and lowly of heart abide in the multitude of peace. For true peace of heart is to be found in resisting passion,...
by Joanne | Jan 11, 2017 | Encouragement
In making a pot of chicken soup, the memory came flooding back like it was just yesterday. We were new to the church when I began to attend the women’s Bible Study. She was older than I and gentle in nature, which drew everyone to talk with her. Her wisdom and...
by Joanne | Dec 28, 2016 | Devoted Living
This morning Facebook reminded me of a post from 2013. I loved Mr. Rogers as did many of you. Here is an edited version of the original post …. I first discovered Mister Rogers when I had my first born. She was born the summer of 1981. I am not sure exactly when...
