by Joanne | Sep 19, 2019 | Book Reviews
We were raised to be “nice” and we raise our children to be the same. But what if we are wrong in thinking we are to be nice? In her latest book, Nice: Why We Love To Be Liked And How God Calls Us To More, Sharon Hodde Miller, introduces this premise:...
by Joanne | Jan 14, 2018 | Devoted Living
“Suddenly, a man with leprosy approached him and knelt before him. “Lord,” the man said, “if you are willing, you can heal me and make me clean.” Jesus reached out and touched him. “I am willing,” he said.” (Matthew...
by Joanne | Jul 24, 2017 | Uncategorized
Time spent in the book of Proverbs is always time well spent, the familiar passages deliver a new truth with each read. “She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future. When she speaks, her words are wise, and she gives...
by Joanne | Mar 28, 2017 | Devoted Living
We sell our used books online. What can I say? I have always been a reader and somehow can collect books faster than my shelves collect dust. Some remain keepers, others I give away, and others are sold. My husband, in an effort to save me trouble, takes the packaged...
by Joanne | Apr 27, 2015 | Devoted Living
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.” (Galatians 5:22-23, NLT) This past week I began taking a closer look at the fruit of the Spirit:...
