by Joanne | Jul 14, 2020 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Recently I was reminded of a post written three years ago. In the midst of all so many are facing, it seemed like a good time to edit and share it once again. If the recent changes to “normal” life have you asking the question, “What next?”, my...
by Joanne | Jul 9, 2020 | Encouragement, Prayer
A photo recently reminded me of this prayer I read several years ago: “Precious Lord, Ignite a powerful, spiritual momentum in my life! Increase my capacity for You! Help me to grow in my knowledge and comprehension of Your Word. Empower me to pray with bold...
by Joanne | Jun 24, 2020 | Encouragement
Devotional books have a unique way of speaking into our current lives, even though they may have been written years ago. They have a way of reminding us that nothing escapes the eye of God. Not a single blessed thing. The enemy whispers his dirty little lies in which...
by Joanne | Jun 23, 2020 | Devoted Living, Encouragement
We began the week with reading 2 Timothy 1:1-7. Here we find Paul commending Timothy for his genuine faith. Even though they are apart, Timothy is remembered fondly. “This is why I remind you to fan into flames the spiritual gift God gave you when I laid my...
by Joanne | Jun 17, 2020 | Encouragement
I have always enjoyed a good commercial. They can bring laughter, and an exceptionally good one will be thought provoking. Such is one commercial which has been in my thoughts since the first time viewed. It shows a young girl returning home from soccer a bit...
by Joanne | Jun 15, 2020 | Encouragement
This week we find ourselves reading the eleventh song of ascents – Psalm 130. “From the depths of despair, O Lord, I call for your help. Hear my cry, O Lord. Pay attention to my prayer.†(verses 1-2, NLT) Here we find the psalmist in his deep distress, crying...
