by Joanne | Nov 30, 2016 | Encouragement
Yesterday was a typical Tuesday and yet one like none other. An ordinary day became extraordinary as I spread the sheets, colored pencils, construction paper, glue, scissors, hole punch, and ribbons out on the table before us. We were going to spend some time making...
by Joanne | Dec 1, 2015 | Uncategorized
There are times in our lives, we can feel as if God is far or distant from us. This is a lie the enemy continues to try to convince us is true and I open my Bible to read: “All right then, the Lord himself will give you the sign. Look! The virgin will conceive a...
by Joanne | Dec 7, 2014 | Uncategorized
“Look! The virgin will conceive a child! She will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel, which means ‘God is with us.’ ” (Matthew 1:23, NLT) Immanuel Immanuel, the With of God Incarnate Love on carnal sod. Set aside Thy lofty...
by Joanne | Dec 2, 2013 | Christmas 2013
I started pulling out my Christmas CD’s almost two weeks ago. I love Christmas music. Always have. As of late, I realized that I can sing them and almost, just almost, miss the depth of meaning found in those familiar words…. Peace on earth and mercy mild....
