by Joanne | Nov 24, 2025 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
A photo and statement seen last week has been prompting some thoughts for days. The photo showed the bench of a college basketball team. Each player was up on their feet or jumping. They were clapping, yelling, and cheering with all their might. The image was a...
by Joanne | Nov 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
Last week my thoughts had turned to Mary and Martha, focusing on our need to make better choices in balancing our time. You can read this post HERE. As familiar as the story may be to all of us, I kept returning to read the account repeatedly. I began to wonder what...
by Joanne | Nov 10, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
We are all unique, having our own personalities, talents, and quirks. So it should be no surprise two Biblical sisters – Mary and Martha – can confirm this to be true. They were pretty different from each other as well. Jesus took note of it; Luke made sure we knew...
by Joanne | Nov 3, 2025 | Uncategorized
We are flipping the calendar to the start of a new month, and the month of Thanksgiving. Or should I say, “thanksgiving.” The dictionary informs me this is a “celebration of divine goodness” or “a prayer expressing gratitude” (from merriam-webster.com). These two...
by Joanne | Oct 27, 2025 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
The Scripture before me brought the beautiful reminder of the way Jesus stands at the doors of each of our hearts, knocking and waiting to be invited into our lives. “Behold, I stand at the door and knock; if anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in to...
