by Joanne | Jan 5, 2016 | Prayer
I remember the overwhelming flood of emotion when I gave birth to each of my own children. The weight of responsibility fell equally as hard as the realization that nothing could have prepared me for motherhood. There was never any doubt I would love them because I...
by Joanne | Dec 16, 2015 | Uncategorized
I started playing Christmas music a bit earlier this year. It was before Thanksgiving when I found myself craving to hear the familiar songs I so love. It is hard for me to believe all of the children’s songs that flood my memories. More amazing to me is that many...
by Joanne | Nov 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
Looking over the list of prayer needs shared, I realized the small group was quickly becoming a band of sisters (and brothers). The group had become quick to respond to one another’s needs. It was then I remembered another group of women – Ruth, Naomi, and Orpah....
by Joanne | Nov 11, 2015 | Book Reviews
“Many of us often are asleep to the idea that God wants to communicate with us personally, and as a result, we sometimes ignore what seem to be stray thoughts or concerns about friends, family, or situations. When worries arise, we often believe they are nothing...
by Joanne | Oct 14, 2015 | 31 Questions Jesus Asked
Prayer. It is the most powerful means of communication we have while on this earth. A quick google search will turn up any number of quotes on prayer: “Prayer changes everything.” (Anonymous) “Pray and let God worry.” (Martin Luther)...