by Joanne | Jun 26, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The weather has been kind of crummy lately – cloudy, drizzly much of the time, thunderstorms and then downpours. It brought to mind another spring when the weather had been similar. I hadn’t been out to garden, or to look at my garden, much due to the weather....
by Joanne | Jun 19, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
It seems every day we encounter those who are in need of an encouraging word. To be those who can give an encouraging word, we are going to need to be in the source of all encouragement. “The Sovereign Lord has given me a well-instructed tongue, to know the word...
by Joanne | Jun 12, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Lately I have been thinking about balance. The word conjures up several ideas in my head: balance beam balance sheet weights & balance in the balance balancing act They each speak of order or perspective. The dictionary defines “balance†as: â€a state of...
by Joanne | Jun 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
“I can’t wait to be a grownupâ€, one of our granddaughters remarked to me. And I naturally replied, “Don’t rush it. Stay little for a bit more.†Years ago, friend said to me, “I’ll never grow up!†She was quite serious, saying it quite proudly, almost...
by Joanne | May 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
Happy Memorial Day! We typically think of this day as the beginning of summer. The season to slow down, go on vacation, get rest, and take a break from our typical year long routines. We can think of it as a sabbatical of sorts. The things we do each day – our work...
