by Joanne | Apr 27, 2020 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
We are turning this week to Psalm 123, the fourth of the Psalms of Ascent, where we find the psalmist turning his eyes to look to God. It is with this act of gazing upward that we can come to understand the stance of faith. “Faith is the upward vision of the...
by Joanne | Apr 26, 2020 | Devoted Living
“So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord …” (2 Corinthians 3:18, NLT) “A servant of God must stand so very much alone that he never realizes he is alone. In the early stages of the Christian life,...
by Joanne | Apr 22, 2020 | Devoted Living
I made a pot of soup the other day. The mere process brings me a sense of comfort, which is probably why it is called “comfort food”. I saved the bones from a roasted chicken to make this second meal. Chopping carrots, celery, parsnips, and onions, I add...
by Joanne | Apr 20, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
In this time we are living, most of us are not able to attend church. We meet each Sunday online, which has sweetly ministered to our hearts and minds, filling us with encouragement. If you are like me, this time is making you realize how wonderful it will be to...
by Joanne | Apr 19, 2020 | Devoted Living
“When the Lord saw Moses coming to take a closer look, God called to him from the middle of the bush, “Moses! Moses!” “Here I am!” Moses replied.” (Exodus 3:4, NLT) “Readiness for God means that we are prepared to do the smallest thing or the...
by Joanne | Apr 15, 2020 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
Easter was different this year. But then, everything about everyday is different these days. None of what we are experiencing has ever been in our lifetime. They say it is historical and unprecedented. I would say these days are unwanted and undesirable. But they are...
