by Joanne | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
The week began in Matthew 5:2-12 and a focus on the beatitudes. In this sermon, Jesus overturns all that the people were expecting in a Messiah. In so doing, He destroys the validity of their expectations and presents His upside-down kingdom. “His kingdom would...
by Joanne | Nov 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
The journey with my One Word 2021 continues to be an interesting one. The word showed up this week in a most unexpected way, shedding more light and depth of meaning. “Iniquities prevail against me; As for our transgressions, You forgive them. How blessed is the...
by Joanne | Apr 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
Tears. It doesn’t take much to move me to tears. As a kid, I was often poked fun at because I cried easily. It was only in my adult life that I became able to embrace them, to realize my tears expressed what was in my heart. There once was a woman, who in plain view...
by Joanne | Nov 22, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts, Uncategorized
“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace.” (Ephesians 1:7, NKJV) “Forgiveness is the divine miracle of grace. The cost to God was the Cross of Christ. To forgive sin, while remaining...
by Joanne | Sep 4, 2020 | Uncategorized
Fridays are usually dedicated to the Five Minute Friday linkup. This week there was no linkup and so I thought it might be a good time to share one from several years ago. The word was … Red. There are days we all wish we had them. You know the days – when...
