by Joanne | Sep 1, 2020 | Uncategorized
We started the week with reading Ezra 4:1-10. The exiles were now in the process of rebuilding the Temple and their enemies are perturbed about it. Their enemies come with deceptive motives to try to join them in their work but the leaders of Israel are onto them and...
by Joanne | Aug 26, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Recently we vacationed in the same house as last year. Our vacation had been such a fun and memorable time, we all longed to return. Our desire was to get away from the stresses of the last several months, to step away from it all, and relax. And so we did. We had...
by Joanne | Jul 14, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Recently I was reminded of a post written three years ago. In the midst of all so many are facing, it seemed like a good time to edit and share it once again. If the recent changes to “normal” life have you asking the question, “What next?”, my...
by Joanne | Jul 30, 2019 | Uncategorized
We continued another week with Settle My Soul. This devotional has been unsettling my ways while it settles my soul. ~*~*~ Paul was traveling and preaching. There was nothing wrong with Paul’s desire to preach, but it was not in God’s timing. In Acts...
by Joanne | Apr 16, 2018 | Devoted Living
This second week in Brave Faith brought some wonderful and encouraging truths to the group: Brave is often found right in the present moment. Sometimes it is easier to push forward to get through a difficult situation than it is to stay put. Yet many times God is...