by Joanne | Jun 30, 2016 | Encouragement
In his book, The Wounded Healer, Henri Nouwen states this: For the minister is called to recognize the sufferings of his time in his own heart and make that recognition the starting point of his service. Whether he tries to enter into a dislocated world, relate...
by Joanne | Apr 25, 2016 | Uncategorized
It was school vacation and so on Friday, we took them for a special treat to the American Girl Doll Store. This would be a first time visit for Jocelyn. With their dolls in tow, off we went. We had a grand time as the store truly knows how to do it up right for little...
by Joanne | Apr 16, 2016 | Encouragement
We see something incredible and our first thought comes, “Who can I call?”. Our desire is to share the beauty, the incredible, the shocking with another person. Everything in us says we should not be the only ones to know and experience the sight. I...
by Joanne | Mar 13, 2016 | Devoted Living
“But my life is worth nothing to me unless I use it for finishing the work assigned to me by the Lord Jesus.” (Acts 20:24, NLT) “Joy comes from seeing the complete fulfillment of the specific purpose for which I was created and born again, not...
by Joanne | Dec 30, 2015 | Book Reviews
Blogging and social media were waters which I had tread upon slowly and with caution. Over the last few years, they have proven to be a place where rich and meaningful bonds have been forged in my life. New friendships have been founded and old ones renewed. Life has...
