by Joanne | May 26, 2015 | Uncategorized
How is it a familiar story can fall with such a new thought …. “The total number of Jacob’s direct descendants who went with him to Egypt, not counting his sons’ wives, was sixty-six. In addition, Joseph had two sons who were born in Egypt. So...
by Joanne | May 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
Week three of the study finds Joseph and his brothers further interacting as the story continues to unfold … May our hearts always remain tender. The famine continues. The brothers come to ask for more grain. Joseph’s heart breaks and he prepares a feast,...
by Joanne | May 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
I had been asked, “Why?” Why get up early when I do not need to do so. In thinking about it, the answer became crystal clear – – I get up early because I do need to! I will readily admit when I began this practice, it was an experiment. Would...
by Joanne | May 12, 2015 | Uncategorized
We were watching TV but only a short time before I remarked to my husband, “People are crazy!” and then, “What is wrong with them?” The nightly news quickly tells us we are surrounded by a world which is depraved, devious, and violent. We need...
by Joanne | Apr 28, 2015 | Uncategorized
God has always worked in quirky ways in my life. He uses the everyday happenings in my life to show me more of Himself and the depth of His love for His people. He astounds me in the simple and somehow, in one small moment in time, the profound occurs. Case in point...