by Joanne | Apr 17, 2016 | Devoted Living
“Don’t be dejected and sad, for the joy of the Lord is your strength!” (Nehemiah 8:10, NLT) The burden that God places on us squeezes the grapes in our lives and produces the wine, but most of us see only the wine and not the burden. No power...
by Joanne | Sep 4, 2014 | Encouragement
Heard in conversation the other day, “I’m tired of all this. Life just seems to always be a constant fight.” And I have been thinking about it ever since. Life can be difficult at times. Sure it is interspersed with times of joy and laughter, yet the...
by Joanne | Jul 6, 2014 | Prayer
Lately I am discovering how much I need quiet, to just still myself before Him … In quietness we come, Father, asking for the sweet communion of heaven. Direct us on how to remove the noise from our lives so that we might more readily hear from you. Thank you...
by Joanne | Oct 6, 2013 | Prayer
God, you shower unmerited blessings on those who are pure in heart. Keep us from envying the possessions of those around us. Grant us contentment with what you give us. It is good to be near you in your sanctuary because you are the strength of our heart and our...
by Joanne | Sep 1, 2013 | Prayer
I read a book this past week, God in My Everything. You can read the entire review here. It was a wonderful book. The author closes with this blessing attributed to St. Patrick which I thought was just beautiful….. May the strength of God pilot you, May the...
