by Joanne | Dec 7, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
“Behold, the virgin shall be with child and shall bear a Son, and they shall call His name Immanuel,” which translated means, “God with us.” (Matthew 1:23, NASB) One morning recently, I read Luke 1:6-7. Zechariah and Elizabeth were faithful people, yet they...
by Joanne | Nov 30, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
We’re in the season of waiting, but it is also the season to prepare. We prepare our homes for the arrival of Christmas Day. The lights turn on, the candles are lit, the tree get selected and brought into the house, the decorations set into place. We go up into...
by Joanne | Nov 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
The time of Advent is now upon us. It’s the time of waiting for an arrival ”“ the arrival of our Savior into this world. This world which is broken, divided, and longing for an answer. In considering the Christmas story recently, my thoughts focused on each of the...
by Joanne | Dec 20, 2020 | Uncategorized
“How my spirit rejoices in God my Savior! For he took notice of his lowly servant girl, and from now on all generations will call me blessed. For the Mighty One is holy, and he has done great things for me. He shows mercy from generation to generation to all who...
by Joanne | Dec 17, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“They entered the house and saw the child in the arms of Mary, his mother. Overcome, they kneeled and worshiped him.” (Matthew 2:11, The Message) They entered.         They saw.               They worshiped. Sometimes we can make this so...
