by Joanne | May 17, 2016 | Book Reviews
There’s a story found in Luke 5 where Peter (a fisherman by trade) comes in from fishing all night without any success. Jesus (not a fisherman at all but a carpenter) tells him not only to go back out but to go out into deeper waters. Neither suggestion makes...
by Joanne | Apr 5, 2016 | Book Reviews
In the middle of a difficult situation years ago, it was said to me, “Don’t worry. When God works it all out, He will hand back your life on a silver platter.” The one sentence gave me hope and is something which remained tucked in the recesses of my...
by Joanne | Mar 29, 2016 | Book Reviews
Life is full of difficulties and adversities, all of which play critical roles in our lives. Some people allow their hardships to embitter or bring them down. Others use those very adversities to cause them to become stronger and rise above. I recently had the...
by Joanne | Nov 20, 2015 | Book Reviews
I am not sure the word “Brave” is one which would ever be applied to me. Truth be known … I scare easily and am a little scared – all the time. Getting out of my comfort zone does not come easily. Not ever. And it probably would not take much...
by Joanne | Oct 21, 2015 | Book Reviews
I do not remember how long it has been since my paths crossed with Shelly. Her blog posts are a joy to read as they are always full of encouragement, hope, and a song. Her cheerfulness and positivity are evident in every word shared, which was probably part of the...