by Joanne | Jan 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
There are times in life that we ourselves, or those we know, go through unbearably painful times. When we first hear of the situation, it takes our breath away. It makes every hair on our body stand up on edge. We feel like our legs are turning to rubber & we pray...
by Joanne | Jan 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
This morning I read this Scripture: I will return her vineyards to her and transform the Valley of Trouble into a gateway of hope. Hosea 2:15 NLT To catch you up to this verse…. God tells Hosea, a prophet, to go and marry a prostitute, Gomer. They marry...
by Joanne | Jan 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
I had a conversation with a friend the other day. She shared of a difficult circumstance that was unfolding in her life. The hard part was that she had no control over the situation & just had to go through it. I listened intently, caring about my friend & yet...
by Joanne | Jan 1, 2013 | Uncategorized
Did you smell it this morning? It was kind of like that new car smell. Or perhaps it was like when you light a new Yankee Candle for the first time. Or it could have been like a new bottle of perfume. Then it could have been like breathing in the sweetness of a...
by Joanne | Dec 15, 2012 | Uncategorized
Yesterday we all heard the news of the heinous actions of a young man that took the lives of 28 people, 20 of them young children. We were shocked, saddened, & angered. I found myself thankful that my granddaughter goes to a school that keeps all doors locked to...