by Joanne | Aug 27, 2020 | Book Reviews, Uncategorized
Recently a series of devotional books for kids came across my path. The Lord’s Garden is a series of three devotional books for children, each one written by Diana Kleyn. Taking Root is a devotional filled with stories about how God can cause a life to root deeply...
by Joanne | Aug 13, 2020 | Book Reviews
Stories are a wonderful means for us all to learn lessons that will remain with us for years to come. A Better Ending, by Doreen Tamminga, is a collection of delightful stories for boys and girls. Each story is told in a winsome manner making them relatable. The...
by Joanne | Jul 30, 2020 | Book Reviews, Uncategorized
Every once in a while a children’s book is published that captures the hearts of children and parents alike. Gracie’s Garden by Lara Casey is just the book which will do so. Come along with Gracie, her sister Sarah, and brother Joshua and discover precious...
by Joanne | Jun 23, 2020 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
We began the week with reading 2 Timothy 1:1-7. Here we find Paul commending Timothy for his genuine faith. Even though they are apart, Timothy is remembered fondly. “This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my...
by Joanne | Jun 22, 2020 | Uncategorized
Today we are going to look at the twelfth psalm of ascents, Psalm 131. Here we find a simple and beautiful call to childlike faith in God. “The more a believer matures spiritually, the more childlike his faith will become. Growing to trust God involves assuming many...