by Joanne | Nov 22, 2022 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Ushering in Thanksgiving with some simple daily reminders … “Just as you received Christ Jesus the Lord, so go on living in him—in simple faith. Grow out of him as a plant grows out of the soil it is planted in, becoming more and more sure of the...
by Joanne | Nov 21, 2022 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
This week will be Thanksgiving. And yes, much like you, I am in the midst of the traditional meal preparations. Before we all get to busy, let’s turn our focus to giving thanks. David praised the Lord in full view of the entire congregation of people: “O Lord, the...
by Joanne | Nov 7, 2022 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
It was the first summer we had bought our house – 31 years ago now. Our yard seemed huge to this Bronx girl who had been raised with cement underneath her feet. Our neighbor handed our kids, what seemed like a twig with a few leaves and even less roots, and informed...
by Joanne | Oct 3, 2022 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“And ordering the crowds to sit down on the grass, He took the five loaves and the two fish, and looked up toward heaven. He blessed the food and breaking the loaves, He gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the crowds. And they all ate and were...
by Joanne | Sep 24, 2022 | Encouragement, Quotes & Thoughts
“The Lord has established his throne in the heavens, And His sovereignty rules over all.” (Psalm 103:19, NASB) “No matter how difficult your situation may be today, no matter how discouraging the news, you can still lean on this: “The Lord has...
by Joanne | Sep 16, 2022 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Spontaneous. Upon reading the word prompt, I thought seeing as I am not a spontaneous person, I will not be able to write a post....
