by Joanne | Sep 2, 2014 | Encouragement
Yesterday I shared how God worked over the course of time. This morning I am remembering the life of Joseph …. Joseph, the son of Jacob, born to him in his old age. He was a favorite son because he was the first son born to Jacob’s wife, Rachel. Jacob...
by Joanne | Sep 1, 2014 | Encouragement
This is a post about the timing of God and how He can be found in every moment of our lives …. I think it started about two years ago when we had all the windows on our house replaced. The new window in the master bath was a new size, which meant we now had...
by Joanne | Aug 28, 2014 | Book Reviews
Women today really do bear a great deal of pressure each day. We seem to become inundated with lists and not just grocery lists. In her book, Good News for Weary Women: Escaping the Bondage of To-Do Lists, Steps, and Bad Advice, Elyse N. Fitzpatrick, tackles the...
by Joanne | Aug 25, 2014 | Encouragement
“He protects His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them in the fold of His garment.” (Isaiah 40:11) In reading this verse, I found myself curious to learn more about sheep. What is it about this creature which makes us so...
by Joanne | Aug 11, 2014 | Encouragement, Prayer
I went to church as so many of us did yesterday. As I readied for my day today, my thoughts weaved back over the service as I asked myself, “What was my takeaway yesterday?” It’s a small, traditional church we are attending these days. There is a...
