by Joanne | Oct 22, 2018 | Encouragement
Last night I was suddenly struck with how it is getting darker earlier. I had not looked at the clock, was unaware as to the time, and thought it was much later than the actual time. To look at the clock and discover that it was, in fact, early was surprising to me....
by Joanne | Jul 15, 2018 | Devoted Living
“They soon forgot His works; they did not wait for His counsel.” (Psalm 106:13) Humans are quick to forget. You forget the good and dwell on the bad. You get hurried and harried. You go out before Him instead of waiting on His hand to lead you in the right...
by Joanne | Feb 19, 2018 | Encouragement
I woke up yesterday morning to fresh snow. White as white could be. A blanket of beauty, the yard wrapped in a stunning hush of quietness. I’ll admit – I love where we live. I love our yard and the serenity I breathe in simply looking out. As I stood...
by Joanne | Jan 2, 2018 | Encouragement
With a house full of family, it was nice to wake each morning to a few minutes with coffee and reading. December has been a most meaningful month. Advent brought a time to slow down a bit, even writing those words seems odd. December brings its own sort of busyness...
by Joanne | Aug 9, 2017 | Devoted Living
The word had been finding its way back into my thoughts for over a month, almost as if it were beckoning me to come look at it. Contentment. It is defined as – “the state of being contented; satisfaction; ease of mind” (dictionary.com). The question...
