by Joanne | Aug 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
School days will be shortly upon us here in New England. In other parts of the country, many have already returned. My thoughts turned to a car conversation a few years ago and the topic was “best friendsâ€. It weighed heavy on a little girl’s heart that day. For...
by Joanne | Feb 6, 2019 | Book Reviews
Long lasting friendships can be a problem as we are living in a time where women lead busier lives. Friendships are challenged by work schedules, after school activities, household responsibilities, and a host of other needs we attempt to squeeze into every twenty...
by Joanne | Dec 26, 2018 | Book Reviews
Becoming Gertrude: How Our Friendships Shape Our Faith by Janice Peterson is a small sweet book on the beauty and impact of friendships in our lives. The book is a short read which leaves you feeling like you have had a visit with a dear friend. The author begins...
by Joanne | Feb 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
The topic in the car that day was … “best friends”. For any school aged girl, the idea of having a best friend is of the utmost importance. The problem was beginning to rear its ugly head as it became clear – there was more to this that just...
by Joanne | Feb 7, 2017 | Devoted Living
“Open not thine heart to every man, but deal with one who is wise and feareth God. Let thy company be the humble and the simple, the devout and the gentle, and let thy discourse be concerning things which edify. We must love all men, but not make close...