by Joanne | Nov 22, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Fight. The word prompt brought back thoughts shared years ago, which I went back to read. And so, here is an edited version of that...
by Joanne | Oct 29, 2024 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
A recent read of 1 John and my mind became focused on two words – “so that”. John used those words as he desired to provide assurance to our faith so that we live wisely and walk faithfully in God’s ways. John tells us, testifies to us,...
by Joanne | Oct 28, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Our yard is bordered by woods. Several homes are on the other side of those woods. The change of seasons has always been a blessing to my husband and I as we watch the changes which take place over the course of the year. Winter brings amazement as the bare trees...
by Joanne | Oct 7, 2024 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Growing up, I loved going to church. It played a large and important part of my childhood. Sunday School, VBS, and youth group each helped to shape my life. Going into my adult life, we attended church and yet, it seemed more like habit until reading a...
by Joanne | Aug 7, 2024 | Let's Have Coffee
I continue to return to Habakkuk, his words stir my soul, encourage my heart, and direct my focus to look upward. It can be quite disheartening to see or read about what is unfolding in our world. Add to that any challenges in our personal lives and we can find...
