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 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Blame. I have done plenty wrong in my life thus far, and I am sure, I will be to blame for yet more. It’s not an admission made...
by Joanne | Mar 20, 2024 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
Bible Study breathes life into my soul. A small group of ladies sharing transparently and vulnerably becomes a lifeline, and a filter by which to view life. Recently we read and discussed Romans 6:16-22. Our study reminded us that freedom has a cost and the cost was...
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 8, 2024 | Devoted Living, Uncategorized
Every Friday I join a community of bloggers for Five Minute Friday. One word prompt, five minutes. Unedited. The prompt this week is … Dedicate. Dedicate – a quick perusal of definitions reveals words like “to devote; to set apart for a definite...
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....