by Joanne | May 20, 2020 | Encouragement
These weeks of being under a stay-at-home order have been hard. But probably not as hard as it is for moms who don’t manage a moment’s time for themselves. Working, homeschooling, and trying to keep up with the normal responsibilities of a home can be...
by Joanne | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
We started the week with Genesis 43:11-17, where we find Jacob resigned and agreeing to send Benjamin back to Egypt. We hear in his words an attitude of defeat. Of hopelessness. He must have stood and watched as his sons went off into the distance – unsure of...
by Joanne | Oct 20, 2019 | Quotes & Thoughts, Uncategorized
“O my God, lean down and listen to me. Open your eyes and see our despair … We make this plea, not because we deserve help, but because of your mercy.” (Daniel 9:18, NLT) “We think that God will smile on our efforts. He doesn’t....
by Joanne | Feb 17, 2017 | Uncategorized
The Five Minute Friday prompt this week is … Weak. You can click at the bottom of this post to get to Kate Motaung’s site and read all that has been shared on this word. The very sight of the word prompt brings a portion of Scripture to mind: “He will rescue...
by Joanne | Oct 20, 2015 | 31 Questions Jesus Asked
Neighbors. They sure can bring out the best, or the worst, in any of us. They can be difficult to get along with or a delight to see each day. We often define neighbor as those living on each side of our own home, or at the very least, in close proximity. Jesus, in...
