by Joanne | Oct 29, 2024 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
A recent read of 1 John and my mind became focused on two words – “so that”. John used those words as he desired to provide assurance to our faith so that we live wisely and walk faithfully in God’s ways. John tells us, testifies to us,...
by Joanne | Oct 28, 2024 | Encouragement, Uncategorized
Our yard is bordered by woods. Several homes are on the other side of those woods. The change of seasons has always been a blessing to my husband and I as we watch the changes which take place over the course of the year. Winter brings amazement as the bare trees...
by Joanne | Oct 22, 2024 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
Spending time in the last few chapters of Psalms has been so good for my soul. Sometimes we need to be encouraged to simply give God praise. Amen? The heading on Psalm 146 in my Bible reads:”God Praised for His Help.” We receive help from God every single...
by Joanne | Oct 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
“Therefore let us draw near with confidence to the throne of grace, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.” (Hebrews 4:16, NASB) Let’s talk about grace for a bit. We know we receive grace from God time after time. We offer grace to our...
by Joanne | Oct 15, 2024 | Let's Have Coffee, Uncategorized
The news can be so discouraging. Even more so, the words we read on social media. We all have an opinion and we seem to think our opinion is the only right one, therefore, everyone should agree with us. It can get overwhelming at times to realize the level of discord...
by Joanne | Oct 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
“This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.” (Psalm 118: 24, NLT) As I facetime with our granddaughter, she announces excitedly, “This is the bestest day ever!” There is always a “bestest day” with young children as they discover something...
