by Joanne | Jan 4, 2021 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The past year has been a challenging time for our world. Difficulties have been faced to some degree or another; situations which were completely unexpected or even not at all welcomed. Some may have had their lives shaken to the core of their being. This brought the...
by Joanne | Oct 27, 2020 | Uncategorized
We started off last week with reading in Matthew 17. There we find the story of the father who brings his son to Jesus for healing because the disciples could not. We all have been given gifts by which we are able to bless others. The Holy Spirit enables each of us to...
by Joanne | Aug 2, 2020 | Quotes & Thoughts
“Immediately after this, Jesus insisted that his disciples get back into the boat and head across the lake to Bethsaida, while he sent the people home.” (Mark 6:45, NLT) “We tend to think that if Jesus Christ compels us to do something and we are...
by Joanne | Jul 31, 2020 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. The prompt this week is … Respect. There are so many voices, with equally as many thoughts and opinions. Respect seems to be given only to those whose thoughts and...
by Joanne | Aug 5, 2019 | Encouragement
I have read the story in Acts 27 so many times, loving how Paul takes charge and encourages the sailors and passengers in the midst of a storm. Paul speaks words which infuse with courage and calms their anxiety. He breaks bread and feeds them for their own good. He...
