by Joanne | Apr 8, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Ever notice how we long to see beauty? As the spring is coming upon us, I watch for signs the winter is over. As I keep a close watch on our yard, beauty can be found little by little as winter fades and spring begins to unfold: The little sprouts of green grass....
by Joanne | Apr 5, 2024 | Encouragement, Prayer
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Complicate. I define the word as to make something more difficult than it actually may be. And I certainly can tend do this when it...
by Joanne | Apr 2, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Last week I began the study “Esther: Seeing God When He is Silent” by The Daily Grace Co. The story of Esther is a very familiar one, but I am longing to see what God will teach anew through her story. The story of Esther brings to our attention a woman of...
by Joanne | Mar 25, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
“Talent” has been defined as “a special natural ability or aptitude” (dictionary.com). We have each been entrusted with a talent, or two. Some have several talents, some have one. Some talents are visible to many, and some are hidden only to be seen by God. “For it is...
by Joanne | Mar 11, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Comparison. We know it is a killer. Once it gets its roots into our hearts and minds, it breeds nothing good or beneficial. We cannot please everyone. Some days it will feel like we cannot please anyone. And in choosing to live according to God’s Word and principles,...
by Joanne | Mar 5, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
We all love fairy tales. There is something about princesses, princes, queens, and kings which draws us in. We want to be thought of as beautiful, loved, pursued, wanted, and brave. We long to be loved. God has surely sought after us and chosen each of us....
