by Joanne | Oct 24, 2018 | Book Reviews
We all know life can be difficult at times, a downright battle. We can attribute the struggle to circumstances, relationships, our jobs, or our past. We often forget, or overlook, the real root of the battle. We have an enemy who seeks to drag us down, discourage us,...
by Joanne | Oct 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
“A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all the strategies of the devil.” (Ephesians 6:10-11, NLT) “What scheme does the enemy us against you? Satan...
by Joanne | Jun 7, 2018 | Encouragement
The song softly fills the air as I clean, bringing back memories of my granddaughters first learning to construct castles with their Duplos. As imagination, creativity, and understanding came together, they each figured out how to build them so they would be tall,...
by Joanne | May 29, 2018 | Encouragement
Memorial Day – the official start of summer! After the awaited long weekend, planting flowers, and a barbequed burger, it can be hard to settle back into the routine of school. I edited this post as I thought today may be a good time to encourage my mama friends...
by Joanne | Feb 15, 2018 | Encouragement
The phone call came, “Please pray. They are both sick.” The words brought to mind this post, making it seem like the time to re-post it. Years ago, in the throes of toddlerhood and probably complaining about the “terrible two’s, someone responded,...
