by Joanne | Jun 1, 2026 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
We have a granddaughter who did not want to stay at the table when we said grace. She would excuse herself and return after we prayed. Her parents would often joke about “the little heathen”, but hearing the word ‘heathen’ only made me pray for her all the more....
by Joanne | Sep 19, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee
Names. We all have one. We may have even been called a few. Our names are chosen upon our birth and cling to us for the rest of our days. A recent conversation about names has had me reflecting on their importance. “A good name is to be more desired than great...
by Joanne | Jan 18, 2018 | Prayer
I shared the Scripture with my early online Bible Study group … “I could have no greater joy than to hear that my children are following the truth.” (3 John 4, NLT) It is a beautiful and oft-quoted verse yet we often ignore the reason it was written....
by Joanne | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
About two weeks ago, I had the joy to have a conversation with Holly Barrett. I started reading her blog several years ago and quickly felt a kinship with her. I have found her to be as warm and encouraging as her writing. During the conversation, emotions filled me...
