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...
by Joanne | Sep 28, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
The stories told in Scripture never grow old as each time they are revisited, one finds a much needed truth. In returning to the story of Hagar as found in Genesis 16, there was precious encouragement to be found. Hagar has run away from her abusive mistress. She is...
by Joanne | Aug 18, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
The dryer bell goes off and I begin to fold the sheets and towels. As I fold the pillow cases, one of them is totally inside out, which is not the way they went into the wash or the dryer. How does that even happen? One minute I am folding laundry and the next my...
