by Joanne | Jun 12, 2019 | Encouragement
It may have been the very first verse we memorized in Sunday School. The words are so ingrained in my memory, it comes back in The King James Version: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him shall not...
by Joanne | Nov 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Repeat. “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good.” (Psalm 136:1a, NIV) It’s a call to give thanks to the Lord, to express gratitude for all He...
by Joanne | Jul 22, 2018 | Uncategorized
“For your unfailing love is higher than the heavens. Your faithfulness reaches to the clouds.” (Psalm 108:4, NLT) Regardless of where love has led you in the past, you can trust God. He will never withdraw His love from you – no matter what. God...
by Joanne | Apr 25, 2017 | Uncategorized
I sat on the deck looking out at the sea. Water as far as the eye can see in any direction. The swells are unbelievable but made for a good night’s sleep, as they rocked us gently. Although I have seen the sea before, it is still so incomprehensible to my eyes...
by Joanne | Nov 7, 2016 | Book Reviews
A few weeks ago, these two came to visit us and stayed with us for a bit. Watching their behavior had been interesting to say the least. So when the opportunity was presented to read Chicken Scratch: Stories of Love, Risk & Poultry by Kelly Chripczuk, I said,...
