by Joanne | Sep 13, 2018 | Encouragement
The book of Job is a book of recorded conversations. In the midst of a series of painful losses, Job talks with his wife and each of his three friends, none of whom offer much advice or true encouragement. Many questions are raised but none as powerful as the very...
by Joanne | Aug 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
The mere mention of the name Job can make me quake as I immediately think of suffering and trials and loss. Who wants that? So much better to think of pleasant opportunities and blessings. Yet recently I found myself turning to the book of Job without these feelings...
by Joanne | Oct 7, 2016 | Uncategorized
Friday means looking at the word prompt and joining Kate Motaung for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt. Five minutes. No editing. Many of us writing on that same word. Today’s prompt is … Test. Upon reading the word prompt, I remember days in school and sitting...
by Joanne | Apr 24, 2014 | Devoted Living
The other morning, Sophia, now six years old, asked if she could have a banana. I handed her one and we sat down to read. She wanted to peel it herself. “Your bananas are sweet, Mimi. Delicious”. Glad she was enjoying it, I continued reading. A few bites...
