by Joanne | Aug 14, 2018 | Book Reviews
“If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.” 2 Corinthians 11:30, ESV ~*~*~*~ I enjoy conversation but am terrible at making small talk. Put me in a room of people and I freeze. I would rather have a meaningful conversation with one...
by Joanne | Aug 2, 2018 | Book Reviews, Encouragement
The thought had been in my head for several weeks. Yet I was frozen, unable to follow through with what I felt I should be doing. The small gift and card sat on my counter, nudging me each time my eyes came upon it. The book arrived just in time to push me hard enough...
by Joanne | Jun 25, 2018 | Uncategorized
We entered our sixth and final week in the study, Power for the World, where we were reminded of God’s power at work in us in every situation, in every place we find ourselves: His power is at work in us. In Acts 17:29-34, Paul points at the power which raised...
by Joanne | Jun 21, 2018 | Book Reviews
Are you praying for wisdom, knowledge, and understanding from God’s Word? When chronic illness struck Tammy Mashburn, she quickly discovered she needed to grow more deeply in her relationship with God. From her own journey, she has written Mornings In The Word,...
by Joanne | Jun 18, 2018 | Uncategorized
We entered our fifth week in the study, Power for the World, where we read of Paul, Silas, and Timothy and the different people with whom they interacted. They gave us lasting examples of effective communication: Encouragement is often needed “once more”....