by Joanne | Feb 7, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
I grew up in Sunday School which means the story of Noah and the ark is a most familiar one. Yet the story does not grow old and never fails to bring a fresh insight. God had Noah build an ark according to very specific instructions, which Noah carefully follows to a...
by Joanne | Jan 31, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee
Our youngest granddaughter is with us four days a week while her parents work. Not having typical work hours, she stays with us into the evening. Once supper is over and the kitchen is cleaned up, she asks to go play “shadows” in my bedroom. She gets her...
by Joanne | Jan 24, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee
Sometimes a new year does not unfold in the way we hope. The journey may take us on twists and turns unknown or challenging. A fog can settle in over our minds causing us to feel unsure of what to do or where to go. Decisions can be weighty, and often hard to make....
by Joanne | Jan 17, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
About a year ago, I was introduced to the reading plan of The Revised Common Lectionary. Each day it provides several portions of Scripture to read from three or four different books of the Bible. At times, the common thread weaves plain as can be, other days it...
by Joanne | Jan 10, 2023 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
“Did I live the truth to the ones I love? Was my life the proof that there is only One? Whose Name will last forever.” (from Only Jesus by Casting Crowns) The lyrics fill the car as I drive, bringing to mind the thought I have been mulling for a few days...
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...
