by Joanne | Mar 2, 2018 | Uncategorized
Each Friday my writing stems from a word prompt. Five minutes, one word prompt. The prompt this week is … Regret. Interesting word. At first glance, what comes to mind is feeling bad about something done – An embarrassing moment, a hurtful word spoken,...
by Joanne | Jan 9, 2018 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The month of January lay before us as a blank slate, its days yearning for purpose, for direction, and for hope in the new year. My online Bible Study group, Hello Mornings, kept the month as a 31 day challenge. Life brings challenges and demands which often require...
by Joanne | Oct 24, 2016 | Book Reviews
All The Pretty Things, by Edie Wadsworth, is the story of a young girl’s journey with her dad, her hero, and her quest to be loved by him. It is a story which is compelling and heartbreaking as this young girl grows up with neglect, hunger, and responsibilities...
by Joanne | Oct 9, 2016 | Devoted Living
“Oh, my dear children! I feel as if I’m going through labor pains for you again, and they will continue until Christ is fully developed in your lives.” (Galatians 4:19, NLT) I have a heredity in which I have no say or decision. Redemption means that...
by Joanne | Jan 27, 2016 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Over the years, we throw words around rather casually, often not thinking of the meaning or the impact they may have on others or ourselves. Familiarity with the word can rob us of the very depth of meaning we desperately need. And then there are those mornings, when...
