by Joanne | Nov 12, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” (James 1:17, NIV) God is so good to send the rains and to then perfect if with His creation enjoying His life-giving...
by Joanne | Dec 20, 2016 | Uncategorized
The snow was softly and quietly coming down the other morning. The need was pressing to get out and get a few Christmas gifts that I now was wishing I had not put off. Resigned to stay in, I decided to wrap some instead. In wrapping the presents, my hope was that each...
by Joanne | Nov 17, 2016 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
On a Sunday night, we sat on the couch the three of us. I was flanked by each of my granddaughters and “the book of awesomeness” was spread out before all three of us. It was not a story or photo book. It was the store Christmas circular that boasts of...
by Joanne | Oct 12, 2016 | Devoted Living
I really had no intentions of ever saying anything political but … The events of the last week have been so discouraging. No matter which party you align yourself with, behavior has been lacking in character. I went to bed Sunday night feeling beat up and...
by Joanne | Jan 11, 2016 | Prayer
Part of the joy in having children is watching them grow into “people” as they learn and experience different aspects of life. With each new venture, life springs up in them, excitement infuses their little bodies. The seasons bring opportunities to try...
