by Joanne | May 20, 2015 | Uncategorized
I used to admire people who had a five year plan. They knew exactly where they were headed in life, how they would get there and all which would occur on the way. Listening to their plans, they always seemed to so valiant, resourceful and full of vision. I am not sure...
by Joanne | Feb 18, 2015 | Uncategorized
Fear. I know it well. I jump at my own shadow. It doesn’t take much for me to react fearfully even when in my own house. So family approaches me while calling to me or flickering lights until they get close. Most times this works 🙂 Having grown up in the church,...
by Joanne | Oct 15, 2014 | Prayer
Have you ever wondered about the importance of prayer? “Prayer is the difference between the best you can do and the best God can do.” (Mark Batterson, Draw the Circle, page 55) Prayer reminds us of the limitations of our own resources. It also reminds us...
by Joanne | Sep 2, 2014 | Encouragement
Yesterday I shared how God worked over the course of time. This morning I am remembering the life of Joseph …. Joseph, the son of Jacob, born to him in his old age. He was a favorite son because he was the first son born to Jacob’s wife, Rachel. Jacob...
by Joanne | Apr 27, 2014 | Prayer
God, we believe that you have made us for yourself, to worship you and give you glory. We humbly bow before you. You are our Sovereign, and we gladly acknowledge your right to rule our lives. We bow before you this day and ascribe to you the greatness that belongs to...