by Joanne | Sep 9, 2019 | Uncategorized
I recently read the familiar story of the battle of Jericho. The battle strategy, if you can call it such, was to march around the city once a day for six days. On the seventh day, they were to march around the city seven times and when the priests gave the signal,...
by Joanne | Sep 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
The word spread so quickly that He had arrived home. The house filled with friends and family who wanted to visit with him. It was a good thing there was plenty of room even outside for the crowd of visitors grew. It was then the four men showed up with their friend....
by Joanne | Aug 26, 2019 | Uncategorized
She’s a year old and at times, waiting can be most difficult. Like when she’s on a ride in the car and wanting to get out of her car seat. Or when bedtime is soon but not yet. So we hand her Poppy’s cell phone because, truly, it always keeps her busy for those...
by Joanne | Aug 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
Last week we were on vacation as a family. Vacation. The mere word suggests a time away from work. It’s getting away from the typical week to enjoy a time of rest and recreation. “This is what the Lord says: “Stop at the crossroads and look around....
by Joanne | Aug 5, 2019 | Encouragement
I have read the story in Acts 27 so many times, loving how Paul takes charge and encourages the sailors and passengers in the midst of a storm. Paul speaks words which infuse with courage and calms their anxiety. He breaks bread and feeds them for their own good. He...
