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...
by Joanne | Apr 14, 2020 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
Looking and seeing. Listening and hearing. They sound the same, but their meanings differ. What would happen if we were to pray like Elisha? “Lord, please open his eyes and let him see.” (2 Kings 6:17) Our days right now are so different, weird. In the...
by Joanne | Apr 12, 2020 | Devoted Living
“For if we have been united together in the likeness of His death, certainly we also shall be in the likeness of His resurrection …” (Romans 6:5, NKJV) “The proof that I have experienced crucifixion with Jesus is that I have a definite likeness...
by Joanne | Mar 31, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Last week our group brought the study “God’s Prevailing Purpose” to a close with wonderful thoughts from Scripture each day. ~*~*~ In Genesis 44:30-45:3, we find Judah begging for his brother’s life, even offering to exchange his own life for...
by Joanne | Mar 29, 2020 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
“ You also must be ready all the time, for the Son of Man will come when least expected.†(Luke 12:40, NLT) “Jesus rarely comes where we expect Him; He appears where we least expect Him, and always in the most illogical situations. The only way a...