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...
by Joanne | Jul 16, 2019 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
This second week in Settle My Soul had us looking at God’s unconditional love, the storms of life and our response, and self-control. *~*~*~ “Let your unfailing love surround us, Lord, for our hope is in you alone.” (Psalm 33:22) The focus of the one...
