by Joanne | Mar 6, 2017 | Devoted Living
This past week, I read the familiar story of David and Goliath. Goliath is described as a nine foot champion (1 Samuel 17:4, NLT), a seemingly formidable foe for young David. He had struck fear in the hearts of many a man: “When Saul and the Israelites...
by Joanne | Sep 15, 2016 | Encouragement
“O Lord my God, you have performed many wonders for us. Your plans are too numerous to list. You have no equal.” (Psalm 40:5, NLT) My Bible open, the words – His Word – I sit staring at the words before me, waiting for thoughts to come. Turning...
by Joanne | Feb 23, 2016 | Encouragement
Last week was school vacation for us. And I spent a lot of time on our couch. While I love relaxing on our couch, this is not my favorite place to be, except if I am watching Fixer Upper, which I was not. Two trips to our primary and two rounds of antibiotics landed...
by Joanne | Nov 2, 2015 | Devoted Living
It had been a hard week for some of my friends. They shared of painful or difficult circumstances, asking for prayer that God would move. I found myself wishing I could buy two cups of coffee – one for me, one for them – and somehow show up on each...
by Joanne | May 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
I used to admire people who had a five year plan. They knew exactly where they were headed in life, how they would get there and all which would occur on the way. Listening to their plans, they always seemed to so valiant, resourceful and full of vision. I am not sure...
