by Joanne | Apr 9, 2016 | Devoted Living
The internet and social media have made it easy to see and know more than we need. We discover the good, the bad, and the ugly with the simple scroll of our mouse. In a recent text conversation this past week, I responded to the sad news of the failure of someone...
by Joanne | Apr 2, 2016 | Devoted Living
When the new year began, I picked my devotional off the shelf and thought I was good to go. But by the end of the January, I had this itch, this desire for more. I wanted to see more in the Scriptures, gleaning new meaning and not approaching my reading with a sense...
by Joanne | Mar 19, 2016 | Encouragement
These early days of spring with Jocelyn have been very eye opening as she takes in the surprises of spring. With eyes opened, we are able to take in the grandeur of creation all around us, beauty our eyes might miss on a good day. But there’s more – we see...
by Joanne | Mar 12, 2016 | Uncategorized
The two occasions on which I went bridal gown shopping (for daughters) were days I will always hold dear. There is something so special and beautiful and sacred which surrounds a woman in a wedding gown. Is it the whiteness of the gown which stands in stark contrast...
by Joanne | Feb 27, 2016 | Devoted Living
Faith can be such a hard concept to figure out. So often we turn to Hebrews 11 to boost our faith. “Faith is the confidence that what we hope for will actually happen; it give us assurance about things we cannot see.” (Hebrews 11:1, NLT) The chapter then...