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.â€Â (Matthew 2:11, The Message) They entered.         They saw.               They worshiped. Sometimes we can make this so...
by Joanne | Dec 16, 2020 | Encouragement
Advent – the season and time of waiting, and yet, time continues on. Life still unfolds, the days pass, and we still are in a pattern of waiting. And in the wait, smack dab in the middle of an Advent reading schedule, there sits a Psalm waiting. The words are...
by Joanne | Dec 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
“Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people. He has sent us a mighty Savior from the royal line of his servant David, just as he promised through his holy prophets long ago. Now we will be saved from our enemies and from all...
