by Joanne | Apr 8, 2025 | Let's Have Coffee
The email comes through with a simple message: “Praying for you to get rest today.” It hit deeply as I was already thinking about rest but along the words of Sabbath rest. The word gets thrown around, but the depth of meaning can be easily overlooked. I...
by Joanne | Mar 4, 2025 | Let's Have Coffee
Some times we can be so familiar with the words, we skim over them. Or at least I can some days. So recently, I read the words in the Amplified: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy-laden and overburdened, and I will cause you to rest. [I will ease and...
by Joanne | Nov 25, 2023 | Quotes & Thoughts
“Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” (Matthew 11:29, NASB) “What is it to be yoked to the Lord? It implies willing, contented cooperation with Him in the divine plan....
by Joanne | May 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Happy Memorial Day! We typically think of this day as the beginning of summer. The season to slow down, go on vacation, get rest, and take a break from our typical year long routines. We can think of it as a sabbatical of sorts. The things we do each day – our work...
by Joanne | Jul 12, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
I love the change of seasons as I look forward to the change in scenery, each bringing a beauty all their own. The trees, out back in our yard, bring an awareness and an awe all their own. I never tire of the orange, red, and yellow hues of fall. Then the branches,...
