by Joanne | May 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
That the desires of the heart are to examined and governed “My Son, thou hast still many things to learn, which thou has not well learned yet.†What are they, Lord? (The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A. Kempis, The Third Book, Chapter 11, page 65) There is much...
by Joanne | May 9, 2019 | Encouragement
April was a dreary month which held more rainy days than not. Two days ago, the sun appeared one morning in all of its beauty and I found myself humming an old Beatles song: “Here comes the sun (doo doo doo doo) Here comes the sun, and I say It’s all right...
by Joanne | Feb 28, 2019 | Devoted Living
It’s my third time through The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A. Kempis. He’s becoming like an old friend who can speak hard truth into my life, effecting change and a growth in my walk with God. Let me share a portion of the words read earlier this...
by Joanne | May 4, 2017 | Devoted Living
“My Son, thou has still many things to learn, which thou hast not well learned yet.” What are they, Lord? The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A. Kempis, The First Book, page 65) Â There is so much we have yet to learn. Much of life will require constant...
by Joanne | Mar 30, 2017 | Devoted Living
“My Son, I must be thy Supreme and final end, if thou desirest to be truly happy. Out of such purpose thy affection shall be purified, which too often is sinfully bent upon thyself and upon created things. For if thou seekest thyself in any matter, straightway...
