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...
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...
