by Joanne | Jun 10, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The mere mention of the name Job can make me quake as I immediately think of suffering, and trials, and loss. Who wants that? So much better to think of pleasant opportunities and blessings. Yet recently I found myself turning to the book of Job for encouragement....
by Joanne | Apr 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
We continued another week in “Awaken” by Priscilla Shirer, which brings a timely word for these moments we are living … There are so many who are hurting right now. Much of the news moves us to tears as the pain and sadness of others is seen. The...
by Joanne | Jan 8, 2020 | Uncategorized
The start of a new year begins with a return to the devotional “Settle My Soul” by Karen Ehman and Ruth Schwenk. Our group will finish this devotional book and I truly cannot recommend it enough. ~*~* We began with reading Psalm 119:71 and Hebrews 5:8:...
by Joanne | Sep 18, 2017 | Book Reviews
The question had been asked of me often over the last few months. “Why?” It is a one word question that asks the greater question, “Why does God allow pain?” Or disappointment? Or suffering or … any other unbearable heartache or trauma. I...
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...
