by Joanne | Feb 28, 2019 | Devoted Living
It’s my third time through The Imitation of Christ by Thomas A. Kempis. He’s becoming like an old friend who can speak hard truth into my life, effecting change and a growth in my walk with God. Let me share a portion of the words read earlier this...
by Joanne | Jan 24, 2019 | Devoted Living
We are in a battle each and every day, whether we realize it or not, whether we actively engage in it or not. The battle is real and the battle is occurring. “For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the...
by Joanne | Jan 23, 2019 | Devoted Living
The message on the machine was from a contractor/carpenter who had worked on our home several times. He was calling to see if we might have any work for him to do as outside work slows down in the middle of winter. Steve was a humble man who took deep pride in each...
by Joanne | Jan 6, 2019 | Devoted Living
“I also pray that you will understand the incredible greatness of God’s power for us who believe him.” (Ephesians 1:19, NLT) “God has to decorate. Let him live long enough in a heart, and that heart will begin to change. Portraits of hurt will...
by Joanne | Dec 20, 2018 | Devoted Living
Christmas. It feels like I’ve been in preparation for two months. And this may be because it has been just that long. I am in the middle of doing Max Lucado’s Advent devotional, “Because of Bethlehem”, for the second time since the end of...
by Joanne | Dec 5, 2018 | Devoted Living
This morning, I am finding my thoughts turning to Mary and motherhood … I will always remember the miracle of birth. Giving birth to my daughter, my first born, shook me to my core. After the activity settled down and everyone left my room, I was alone with this...
