by Joanne | Dec 5, 2022 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, “Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.†(Luke 2:13-14, NASB) I found myself wondering … What will be the most...
by Joanne | Nov 28, 2022 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
And just like that – we enter the Advent season. The first candle is Hope for Jesus brought hope into the world, He is our hope each day, and we have hope of His return one day. “For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to...
by Joanne | Nov 21, 2022 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
This week will be Thanksgiving. And yes, much like you, I am in the midst of the traditional meal preparations. Before we all get to busy, let’s turn our focus to giving thanks. David praised the Lord in full view of the entire congregation of people: “O Lord, the...
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...
