by Joanne | Jul 21, 2016 | Devoted Living
In these days we are living, we are in need of discernment in growing measure. With debates and arguments constantly going on around us, we need to remember that passion, volume, and/or frequency does not always mean truth. John, in his writings, begs us to be mindful...
by Joanne | Jun 30, 2016 | Encouragement
In his book, The Wounded Healer, Henri Nouwen states this: For the minister is called to recognize the sufferings of his time in his own heart and make that recognition the starting point of his service. Whether he tries to enter into a dislocated world, relate...
by Joanne | Mar 28, 2015 | The Random Five
In looking out the windows facing our yard, I discovered growing patches of grass, our swing set has reappeared and signs of our patio furniture! And this week I also discovered these wonderful posts: 1) Authenticity. We need to be real both with other people and with...
by Joanne | Jan 21, 2014 | Quotes & Thoughts
Conversations are such a part of our daily lives. Some of us can talk all day long. Yet some hardly speak at all. Some of us choose their words carefully. And some have tongues that will shoot off words without a thought. I love a good conversation. To be able to walk...
by Joanne | Aug 5, 2013 | Devoted Living
I love my husband – to pieces. And it will be to death. Not like, “It will be the death of me” but like, “till death due us part”. I met him when I was nineteen at a weekend youth activity. He was from Massachusetts. I was from the Bronx,...
