by Joanne | Jul 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
We read the story in Luke 17. There was ten of them that day. They watched as He entered the village, the law required them to stand at a distance. They were lepers, but it did not keep them from crying out to Him, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!†Hearing them,...
by Joanne | Jun 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
In Between. The words come to mind, reminding me that we are neither here or there. It’s the feeling of being stuck in the middle. It brings back the memory of being in charge of picking up an ice cream cake. It wasn’t just any ice cream cake. It was the wedding...
by Joanne | Jun 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
“A father of the fatherless and a judge for the widows, Is God in His holy habitation. God makes a home for the lonely; He leads out the prisoners into prosperity, Only the rebellious dwell in a parched land.†(Psalm 68:5–6, NASB) They say a child’s impression...
by Joanne | Jun 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
“Now on the first day of the week Mary Magdalene came early to the tomb, while it was still dark, and saw the stone already taken away from the tomb.†(John 20:1, NASB) Mary Magdalene, the very first witness to Jesus’ resurrection. Her grief compelled her to...
by Joanne | Jun 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
“If more of us valued food, a steaming cup of tea and cheer and song above hoarded gold, it would be a merrier world.†-J.R.R. Tolkien The quote brought back memories of sitting in the restaurant with a particular friend. We would peruse the menu, discussing...
