by Joanne | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
My thoughts recently turned to a familiar psalm and read the words: “Behold, bless the Lord, all servants of the Lord, Who serve by night in the house of the Lord! Lift up your hands to the sanctuary and bless the Lord. May the Lord bless you from Zion, He who made...
by Joanne | Nov 7, 2022 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
It was the first summer we had bought our house – 31 years ago now. Our yard seemed huge to this Bronx girl who had been raised with cement underneath her feet. Our neighbor handed our kids, what seemed like a twig with a few leaves and even less roots, and informed...
by Joanne | Oct 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
National Days. They are often a fun and silly way of remembering things, perhaps celebrating them. For instance, today October 31st is – National Knock Knock Jokes Day. Seriously, who knew? You probably thought I was going to say something about Halloween. But no....
by Joanne | Oct 24, 2022 | Uncategorized
We all have people in our lives we thought would always be with us – through thick and thin, ups and downs, and when we would need help. It doesn’t always work out that way. Jesus knew of these times as well. He was teaching in the synagogue and knew some were...
by Joanne | Oct 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
The other night, I was suddenly struck with how dark it had become. I had not looked at the clock, was unaware as to the time, and thought it was much later. To look at the clock and discover the actual and correct time, was surprising to me. Several questions went...