by Joanne | Mar 2, 2025 | Quotes & Thoughts, Uncategorized
“The troubles of my heart have enlarged; Bring me out of my distresses!” (Psalm 25:17, NKJV) “Our first inclination in times of difficulty is to pray, “Bring me out!” But we should be praying, “Build me up.” God enlarges us by...
by Joanne | Feb 28, 2025 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Original. Earlier this morning, I read Revelation 21:1-6. There is such hope to be found in these verses as God will one day...
by Joanne | Feb 24, 2025 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
For some time we have been told our stories matter. And they do. They are important. But lately it has been in my thoughts that our stories are important because they are God’s story. Our stories reflect the activity and work of God in our lives. It demonstrates how...
by Joanne | Feb 23, 2025 | Quotes & Thoughts
“Some boast in chariots and some in horses, But we will boast in the name of the Lord, our God.” (Psalm 20:7, NASB) “The big question is, what are you trusting today? Everybody trusts in or believes in something … When we are in trouble,...
by Joanne | Feb 18, 2025 | Let's Have Coffee
The words have stuck with me today and perhaps they will with you too. At least that is my hope. “This is us, hallelujah! Jesus “restores, refreshes, renews my soul” (Ps.23:3). “I rejoice when Stephanas, Fortunatus and Achaicus show up, for they refresh my...
