by Joanne | Feb 12, 2024 | Encouragement
In the early morning light, I read these familiar words … “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail.” (Lamentations 3:22, NIV) The words fell a bit differently on my soul. I had always taken the verse to mean the Lord’s...
by Joanne | Jul 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
At times, I remember my word on a daily basis. This month of July, I seem to have forgotten to be on the lookout for it. So when it shows up in the most unexpected of ways, it really does bring excitement and delight. It was a tweet by Ray Ortlund (@rayortlund) that...
by Joanne | Jun 5, 2018 | Encouragement
The calendar tells me the date is June 4th but the chill in the house is more like January. Seriously, a few days ago, we had the AC on in the house and today, well I was so cold, I had to put on these … and when that didn’t work so well, I may have...
by Joanne | Apr 23, 2018 | Devoted Living
The sun is shining bright and there is no **SNOW** in the forecast so dare I say, perhaps, spring is here. We all have bravely faced this winter season. We looked at this thought all week – “brave looks a whole lot like everyday” (Mary Geisen). Our...
by Joanne | May 21, 2014 | Encouragement
The story of the prodigal son. We all have heard it …. The son who takes for granted all that has been given to him. The father who keeps watch for his lost son to return. The older brother, mad as all get out that he never had a party thrown for him. Hidden in...
