by Joanne | Aug 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
Decisions do not come easy for me as I fear being wrong. Fear can immobilize me every time as I do not want to make a bad decision, especially when its impact will be felt by those I love. Decision making, and reliance on God for wisdom, is probably why this verse has...
by Joanne | Feb 14, 2023 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
We hear quite a bit about “hospitality” these days. There are many who tell us how to have an inviting home and a beautiful food presentation. In Romans 12:13-16, we find Paul addressing how we are to relate to one another. The study points out,...
by Joanne | Oct 31, 2021 | Quotes & Thoughts
“But about midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns of praise to God …and suddenly there came a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison house were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were...
by Joanne | Mar 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Last week was a good week of thought provoking devotional readings beginning with Ecclesiastes 12:13 and Matthew 22:34-40. I confess … I have loved the Matthew portion since hearing Beth Moore teach on it many years ago now. But I don’t remember reading...
by Joanne | Sep 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
“Surely I spoke of things I did not understand, things too wonderful for me to know.” (Job 42:3, NIV) “It’s easy to thank God when he does what we want. But God doesn’t always do what we want. Ask Job. God owes no one anything. No...