by Joanne | Apr 29, 2024 | Encouragement
We find in Scripture the story of the pool of Bethesda. The sick would come, sit there, and wait for the waters to stir. The one who was able to get in the waters would receive healing from whatever was ailing them. An ill man was there one day. Jesus knew from his...
by Joanne | Jul 30, 2020 | Book Reviews, Uncategorized
Every once in a while a children’s book is published that captures the hearts of children and parents alike. Gracie’s Garden by Lara Casey is just the book which will do so. Come along with Gracie, her sister Sarah, and brother Joshua and discover precious...
by Joanne | Aug 2, 2018 | Prayer
I don’t usually post twice in a day but … today is different. Â We’re waiting for a baby to come. And she’s almost a week late. I know, I know … not a big deal as many first babies are late. Â But the wait is hard. And we’re eager...
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:...
by Joanne | Jan 26, 2015 | Devoted Living
An entire week spent on the same passage of Scripture. Each day bringing another truth and directive on how to live each day from Colossians 1:9-14 … Knowledge of God’s will + spiritual wisdom –> fruitful lives. And who of us does not want lives...