by Joanne | Apr 8, 2013 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
The other day, I had a melody stuck in my head. I found myself humming it – over & over. When I finally paid attention, I realized that it was “Desperado” by the Eagles. It had been a very long time since I last had heard the song. Funny how when...
by Joanne | Feb 19, 2013 | Devoted Living, Encouragement, Prayer
Regarding silence, Richard J. Foster writes in his book, Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home…. This silence of all creaturely activity enables us to hear God. Francios Fenelon writes, “We must silence every creature, we must silence ourselves, to...
by Joanne | Feb 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
Sophia takes ballet lessons weekly. She loves going & each Tuesday I am treated to a reprise of her class. This past week, she received an extra “lesson”…. At the end of each lesson, the girls (yes, all girls) line up to exit the studio so their...
by Joanne | Feb 4, 2013 | Uncategorized
I am not a sports fan. I will freely & openly admit this so please do not get mad at what I am about to share. Not being a fan, I will still usually watch the Super Bowl as the commercials are entertaining or funny. So maybe I am upset about is because it came on...
by Joanne | Dec 17, 2012 | Uncategorized
I am currently reading “The Sabbath” by Abraham Joshua Heschel. He writes regarding the days before the Sabbath: The Sabbath is still away but the thought of its imminent arrival stirs in the heart a passionate eagerness to be ready & worthy to receive...
