by Joanne | Feb 26, 2019 | Encouragement
Our family enjoys going to Ikea even for just a day outing. It’s a great store with a huge layout. The entire route throughout the store is marked with arrows on the floor to get you through from start to finish. There was one time when I wanted to go back to...
by Joanne | Dec 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
It’s the fourth week of “It Could Only Be Jesus” and we are in the midst of the Christmas story now: We are blessed in believing. In Luke 1:39-45, we find Mary hurrying to the home of Elizabeth. Upon entering the home, Elizabeth, also pregnant,...
by Joanne | Aug 19, 2018 | Uncategorized
“You’re not “doing” anything; you’re simply calling out to God, trusting him to do it for you.” (Romans 10:10, MSG) “Strong arms lift you up into the seat. You hold on tight to the chains. Seconds later, two hands press firmly...
by Joanne | Jul 17, 2018 | Book Reviews
Life does not always make sense. But then, if you’ve walked this earth for a few years, or listened to the news, you already know this. Life happens to us all, on a daily basis, at times bringing the unexplainable and unwanted: health crisis divorce straying...
by Joanne | Feb 25, 2018 | Encouragement
“Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for him to act … Put your hope in the Lord. Travel steadily along his path. He will honor you …” (Psalm 37: 7, 34, NLT) At the end of the day, in whom do you trust? Sometimes you might...