by Joanne | Jan 20, 2020 | Prayer, Uncategorized
The mere mention of the Book of Job is enough to send one running. The book reminds us of loss and devastation and painful suffering. After losing everything but his wife, whose only advice was to “Curse God and die.†(see Job 2:9), Job still remained faithful to...
by Joanne | Jan 13, 2020 | Uncategorized
We are almost at the middle of the first month of this new year and new decade. Many of us would have made resolutions and goals. But did you know … 4 out of 10 adults will make at least one resolution for the new year at the end of the 1st week, about 75% of people...
by Joanne | Jan 6, 2020 | Uncategorized
Just a few days ago, we ushered in a new year and a new decade. A fresh expanse of time spread out before us. Many wrote down goals, resolutions, or their “One Wordâ€. Out came brand new planners and calendars with boxes yet unfilled, waiting for activities to be...
by Joanne | Dec 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
I went through my teenage years listening to Amy Grant music. One of my favorites Christmas songs is on Amy Grant’s Christmas CD. Even at other times of the year, this song speaks to my heart. “Here’s my life long wish, My grownup Christmas list. Not for myself...
by Joanne | Dec 2, 2019 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Psalm 23 may be the most well known psalm and yet still fell fresh upon reading these words: “The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need. He let me rest in green meadows; he leads me beside peaceful streams. He renews my strength. He guides me along right...
