by Joanne | Oct 19, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
Recently I shared (here’s the post) about a nightly ritual with our 3YO granddaughter and flashlights. When the darkness settles over the house, we head to my bedroom with her flashlight. There we do shadows, hunt for treasure, and read books while snuggling....
by Joanne | Oct 12, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
Sainthood. What does it mean to be a saint? In 1 Peter, we are given an identity check: “But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, so that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who has called you out of...
by Joanne | Oct 5, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
I have lived enough of my life to know there is no way to live without challenges, hurts, and disappointments. “I’m so disappointed.” Even as the words came out of his mouth, I could see the disappointment had caused hurt deep in his heart. Being...
by Joanne | Sep 28, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
The stories told in Scripture never grow old as each time they are revisited, one finds a much needed truth. In returning to the story of Hagar as found in Genesis 16, there was precious encouragement to be found. Hagar has run away from her abusive mistress. She is...
by Joanne | Sep 21, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
When I took over this linkup in January, I had no idea how it would impact me. The desire to host had been slowly growing in my heart, but I had many questions stirring inside me. Over the last few weeks especially, I realized how much each one who links up has come...
by Joanne | Sep 15, 2021 | Let's Have Coffee
Waiting can be hard. Not a news flash as we all know this to be true, and have all waited at one time or another. Yet even in knowing this, it doesn’t get easier. Last week I watched two of our granddaughters and we went outside to shoot some basketballs in the...
