by Joanne | Dec 31, 2017 | Uncategorized
“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy to bear,...
by Joanne | May 23, 2017 | Uncategorized
The things we do each day – our work – are good for us. We feel a sense of pride, accomplishment, and productivity through the tasks we do each day. God ordained for man to work: “Be fruitful and multiply†(Genesis 1:28, NLT). “Fill the earth and govern...
by Joanne | Apr 26, 2017 | Uncategorized
The words were before me in a version I do not read regularly: “God hasn’t invited us into a disorderly, unkempt life but into something holy and beautiful – as beautiful on the inside as the outside.” (1 Thessalonians 4:7, MSG) They stayed...
by Joanne | Oct 11, 2016 | Devoted Living
Hurriedness. The concept of rushing and resting have crossed my path repeatedly for a week now. It’s what happens when one reads two books at the same time. The struggle with balancing several plates at the same time and hurrying from one thing to another seems...
by Joanne | Oct 4, 2016 | Book Reviews
For a short time of my childhood, Sunday was the one day of the week unlike the other six. We woke early to go to Sunday School, followed by church. There was a family dinner, a quiet and restful afternoon filled with movies or a good nap. Then back to church for the...
