by Joanne | Nov 10, 2023 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Maintain. A quick look in the dictionary reveals “to keep in existence or continuance.” But then there is more: “to...
by Joanne | Nov 6, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The afternoons are getting chillier and I find myself doing what usually occurs this time of year. Tea. Between the quietness of the afternoon and the warmth of the savored cup of tea, lies a time of restoration. It is one of my favorite times of day. Let me ask you a...
by Joanne | Oct 21, 2023 | Quotes & Thoughts
“And through your faith, God is protecting you by his power until you receive this salvation, which is ready to be revealed on the last day for all to see.” (1 Peter 1:5, NLT) “There is a condition attached to God’s keeping power. We are...
by Joanne | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
We need reminders to keep praying and trusting until the Lord brings us through. Psalm 56 “In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid.” (Psalm 56:11, NASB) The heading for this chapter in my Bible reads “Prayer for Relief and Reliance upon...
by Joanne | Jul 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
Three more psalms stirring thoughts on faith and God’s faithfulness; the testing of delays; and living lives of integrity. Psalm 11 “The Lord is in His holy temple; the Lord’s throne is in heaven.” (verse 4, NASB) Eleven psalms in and with the...
