by Joanne | Nov 16, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
Thirty years ago, our daughter came home from school on Arbor Day with a small sapling of a pine tree in a plastic bag. The school had given each fifth grader a tree to plant on their last year in elementary school. She carefully, and proudly, picked its new location...
by Joanne | Nov 10, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
Last week I shared about the significance of names, particularly the names of God (you can read it here). As the week passed, my thoughts turned to the names of Jesus. Artos Zoes – The Bread of Life: During the pandemic, I took to making bread. It was...
by Joanne | Nov 2, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
Recently I was asked, “What do your grands call you?” The question caused me to remember a conversation with our 3YO granddaughter. She is in the midst of trying to figure out family relationships and what they all are called. Who goes with who, and why...
by Joanne | Oct 12, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
Sainthood. What does it mean to be a saint? In 1 Peter, we are given an identity check: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of...
by Joanne | Oct 5, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
I have lived enough of my life to know there is no way to live without challenges, hurts, and disappointments. “I’m so disappointed.” Even as the words came out of his mouth, I could see the disappointment had caused hurt deep in his heart. Being...
