by Joanne | Jan 3, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
At some point towards the end of November, I felt pretty certain I would not have a new word for 2023. Truth be told, I did not want one. I had begun to participate in One Word in 2014 and thought it might just be time to skip a year. In 2014 – it was Faith. In 2015...
by Joanne | Dec 20, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
I woke up even earlier than usual, so early in fact, the coffee pot has not even begun to drip. The time the pot is set for has not yet come. I am thinking about how much time is spent waiting … in lines for promotions for a house for a job opening for retirement...
by Joanne | Dec 13, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
“Prepare the way for the Lord’s coming! Clear the road for him!†(Matthew 3:3b, NLT) The words of John the Baptist seem to resound even more this time of year. His very words are taken from the Old Testament book of Isaiah: “Listen! It’s the voice of someone...
by Joanne | Dec 6, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
It is amazing how Christmas always remains a most special and sacred time of year. No matter how familiar the songs, or the words of the story may be, Christmas always holds something new. At the start of the Advent season, I turned to read the familiar story in each...
by Joanne | Nov 29, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
Early mornings have long been my favorite time of the day, especially when they are unhurried. It is in the stillness and quiet darkness my soul can take refuge in God’s Word. A few days after the time change, the sky was especially beautiful, bursting forth...
by Joanne | Nov 15, 2022 | Let's Have Coffee
She was here for a few days and under the weather. It’s hard to see a toddler not feeling well. We laid down for an afternoon nap with several “stuffies”, our blankets, and our usual snuggle position. She was quiet for a few minutes and then she...