by Joanne | Oct 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last week brought beautiful reminders to keep walking with God, no matter what the days may bring our way. “I am the vine, you are the branches; he who abides in Me and I in him, he bears much fruit, for apart from Me you can do nothing.” (John 15:5, NASB)...
by Joanne | Oct 10, 2021 | Quotes & Thoughts
“In me …. peace.” (John 16:33) “There is a vast difference between pleasure and blessedness. Paul experienced imprisonment, pain, sacrifice, and suffering to their very limits, yet through it all was blessed … Dear tested and tried...
by Joanne | Aug 25, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
If you know me at all, you will know that toddlers are my favorite people. I would choose a toddler over an adult any day. Toddlers teach me lessons and provoke thoughts I may have missed if I were not in their company. And 3YO Eliza teaches me plenty … In...
by Joanne | Aug 16, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts
“I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.†(John 16:33, NLT) “The typical view of the Christian life is that it means being...
by Joanne | Jun 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
In recent days, I found myself returning to a familiar verse for peace, comfort, and hope: “We have this hope as an anchor for our lives, safe and secure.” (Hebrews 6:19, HCSB) My soul is fragile these days as it finds itself in the midst of worldly...