by Joanne | Oct 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118: 24, NLT) As I facetime with our granddaughter, she announces excitedly, “This is the bestest day ever!” There is always a “bestest day” with young children as they discover something...
by Joanne | Oct 7, 2024 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Growing up, I loved going to church. It played a large and important part of my childhood. Sunday School, VBS, and youth group each helped to shape my life. Going into my adult life, we attended church and yet, it seemed more like habit until reading a...
by Joanne | Sep 30, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Every night before heading to bed, I pretty much have the same routine. Shut windows, make sure the coffee pot is set to automatic timer, turn off the lights, and plug in my phone. As I headed to bed, I reflected how my morning and nighttime routines are pretty...
by Joanne | Sep 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
The days have begun to get shorter, the days are getting darker earlier, and there’s a chill in the air most mornings. It reminds me it is time to get out my burnt orange pot and begin to make some soup. Making a pot of soup does more than provide dinner. The process...
by Joanne | Sep 16, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
So much happens when we come to the table. Our children have done years of homework while having a snack and I prepared dinner. Puzzles have been completed at the table. Bills have been paid at the table. And of course, meals have been eaten at the table. Maybe this...