by Joanne | Sep 28, 2020 | Uncategorized
“He lets me rest in green meadows ….†(Psalm 23:2, NLT) Rest – we all long for it and often it can elude us. The psalmist brings us to the realization that only the Shepherd can bring us to the point of rest. Sheep, by nature, are fearful animals. They are...
by Joanne | Sep 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
“I have all that I need.†(Psalm 23:1, NLT) As we continue into this psalm, we find David making a pretty bold statement in the middle of adversity, “I have all that I need†or in the more familiar, “I shall not want.†How is he able to say that? To do so,...
by Joanne | Sep 14, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
For the next several weeks, each Monday, we are going to go through the familiar passage of Psalm 23. Phrase by phrase, we will dig a little deeper to uncover the precious truths and hidden treasure found in this beloved and oft quoted psalm. Most, if not all of us,...
by Joanne | Sep 7, 2020 | Devoted Living
God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.†(Matthew 5:10, NLT) Persecution has been defined as acts or actions taken against a group of people to exterminate or cause harm to the group based on their religious,...
by Joanne | Aug 31, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
It seems like animosity is all around us, on every plane of life. Politically, racially, educationally, and spiritually, disagreements can be found easily and in number. It’s much like the virus – arguments can be caught with just one breath. “God blesses those...
