by Joanne | Apr 15, 2018 | Encouragement
“And how much more valuable you are than birds!” (Luke 12:24, NIV) Busy birds! We can learn a lot from watching birds. Over time, humans have accelerated their lives to a breakneck pace and have set goals for which God never meant them to live … It;s...
by Joanne | Sep 6, 2016 | Devoted Living
We had a conversation, my friend and I, about the effects of anxiety on the human body. Perhaps it was even more specifically on our own bodies. None of us gets to escape hardship in this life. In this case, it would be nice to get the card which states to pass go, do...
by Joanne | Jul 31, 2016 | Devoted Living
“So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good gifts to those who ask him?” (Matthew 7:11, NLT) Fill your mind with the thought that God is there. Once your mind is truly filled with...
by Joanne | Oct 5, 2015 | 31 Questions Jesus Asked
“Hi. My name is Joanne Viola. And I am a worrier.” There I said it. It has been said that the first step to overcoming a problem is admitting it. I worry. A lot. I worry till I get to the realization that more than worrying needs to be done. This is...
by Joanne | Jun 3, 2015 | Uncategorized
Sometimes I am amazed at just how much imagination resides in my mind. I used to think it was only when my children were living at home but I am noticing these thoughts have not disappeared since they married. And maybe “imagination” is the wrong word....
