by Joanne | Apr 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
It was another good week spent in Whispers and Wildflowers as we settled in and focused on choosing joy and gratitude, and worrying a bit less each day. ~*~*~ As we read James 1:17 and Psalm 100, our focus began to shift towards joy and gratitude. Choosing joy is...
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 | Jan 13, 2015 | Encouragement
God knew the most powerful thing we can ever remember is this … God is ALL that He said He is. All that He has been in the past, is what He will be in the present, and will continue to be throughout all eternity. He does not and will not ever change: “I am...
by Joanne | Sep 14, 2014 | Prayer
O merciful, gracious God, Father of eternal light and comfort, whose goodness and faithfulness are fresh again each morning, we give you praise, honor, and thanks for the lovely daylight, and also for graciously protecting us during the night and granting us gentle...