by Joanne | May 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
We added onto the portion we are memorizing … “Above all, put on love, which is the perfect bond of unity.†(Colossians 3:14) In Colossians 1:21-23, Paul very clearly tells us what we once were: “alienated and hostile in mind, engaging in evil...
by Joanne | Mar 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
The week began in Matthew 5:2-12 and a focus on the beatitudes. In this sermon, Jesus overturns all that the people were expecting in a Messiah. In so doing, He destroys the validity of their expectations and presents His upside-down kingdom. “His kingdom would...
by Joanne | Mar 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28, NASB) Recently this verse fell in a most comforting manner as I realized, these words are an invitation. A personal invitation from Jesus to each one of us. He...
by Joanne | Dec 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
“Trust also in Him, and He will do it.” (Psalm 37:5, NASB) “Trust implies more than this [more than faith or belief], for it sees and feels and it leans on those who have a great, living, and genuine heart of love. Therefore, let us “trust...
by Joanne | Sep 12, 2021 | Quotes & Thoughts, Uncategorized
“He saw the disciples straining at the oars.” (Mark 6:48) “Straining and striving does not accomplish the work God gives us to do. Only God Himself, who always works without stress and strain and who never overworks, can do the work He assigns to His...
