by Joanne | Nov 6, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The afternoons are getting chillier and I find myself doing what usually occurs this time of year. Tea. Between the quietness of the afternoon and the warmth of the savored cup of tea, lies a time of restoration. It is one of my favorite times of day. Let me ask you a...
by Joanne | Oct 31, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
There were much needed reminders to be found in the psalms which we mined last week. They are such a treasure of comfort for these days we are living. Psalm 81 The study (Seek, by The Daily Grace Co.) titles this chapter – A Call to Listen. We truly do need a...
by Joanne | Oct 30, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Fear is a well known emotion for me. It has held me back many a time, and combined with an active imagination, almost anything can get its grip on my thoughts. Public speaking does not come easily or comfortably. Even while in school, given the opportunity to give an...
by Joanne | Oct 23, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.” (Jeremiah 1:5 NIV) These were the very words Jeremiah heard God say to him. Can we even imagine? And these are the very words each of us,...
by Joanne | Oct 9, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The day is forever etched in my mind. He asked for his woolen cap from his hospital bed, but it was not in his bag that day. She reached for a towel to make a “cap†of sorts. I reached for my phone and texted, “When you come in, can you bring a new wool cap with...
by Joanne | Sep 25, 2023 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
The words stand out … “So please don’t lose heart because of my trials here.†(Ephesians 3:13a, NLT) If we were to be truly honest with ourselves, it is so easy to lose heart. “To lose heart†is defined as â€to give up; to give into trouble; to become...
