by Joanne | Aug 12, 2019 | Uncategorized
School days will be shortly upon us here in New England. In other parts of the country, many have already returned. My thoughts turned to a car conversation a few years ago and the topic was “best friendsâ€. It weighed heavy on a little girl’s heart that day. For...
by Joanne | Jan 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
In one afternoon, the verse came across my path. It was unusual as it is a verse typically associated with Advent and the birth of Christ. But today, it came differently, gently: “For unto us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be...
by Joanne | Sep 24, 2018 | Uncategorized
This is the sixth and final post in the study, The Power of the Word. We can learn much from Paul about how to face opposition and still remain focused. Our God will generously supply us with wisdom. In Acts 27:1-12, we find Paul aboard a ship, encountering...
by Joanne | Feb 8, 2018 | Uncategorized
The topic in the car that day was … “best friends”. For any school aged girl, the idea of having a best friend is of the utmost importance. The problem was beginning to rear its ugly head as it became clear – there was more to this that just...
by Joanne | Aug 8, 2017 | Uncategorized
It was a hard decision and had been made with much thought, research, and tears. It had taken us time to sort through all the contributing factors in order to be as wise as one can possibly be. We lay in bed with our fingers intertwined, side by side, the darkness...
