by Joanne | Aug 10, 2026 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
It is good at times to switch up our Bible reading so that familiarity does not keep us from discovering something new. We need to have our memories jogged every now and then. We need to remember who our God is and how He interacts with us. “For the Lord is high above...
by Joanne | Aug 3, 2026 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Let’s return to the book of Job for more insights and encouragement from our suffering friend. While we may not experience the depth of suffering which he did, a lingering challenge may discourage us. We have looked at Job’s character HERE, and we also looked at the...
by Joanne | Jul 6, 2026 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Battles. We all face them over the course of our lives. They come in varied forms, from different sources, and with differing intensities. Battles has been defined as “a hostile encounter; a struggle or controversy; a struggle to succeed or survive; or a fight”...
by Joanne | Jun 29, 2026 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Let’s turn to the Gospel of Mark where we find two separate individuals who have an encounter with Jesus. In Mark 2:1-12, we find the paralyzed man who was lowered through the roof of a home by his friends. This man had lost his identity and purpose within society as...
by Joanne | Jun 22, 2026 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Grace. The word has been weaving through my thoughts for a week now. Grace. We all need some in our lives, especially God’s grace. At the moment, when we are aware that we are helpless and weak, we are always able to turn to God and receive help. Jesus reminds us,...
by Joanne | Jun 15, 2026 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“My people will again live under my shade. They will flourish like grain and blossom like grapevines. They will be fragrant as the wines of Lebanon.” (Hosea 14:7, NLT) When we first married, my in-laws had grapevines which were massive – thick and growing on...
