by Joanne | Sep 10, 2015 | Devoted Living
This morning I found myself thinking about “difficulties”. We all have them in our lives at some point or another. In fact, life seems to ebb and flow, as difficulties and good times seem to intersect. ‘Difficulties’, as defined by...
by Joanne | Sep 9, 2015 | Uncategorized
Joy. It is hard to resist a person who has joy. You find yourself gravitating to them without even realizing the slow, movement forward. And when you find yourself filled with joy, it’s the best feeling in the world as it is not due to circumstances or people....
by Joanne | May 21, 2015 | Encouragement
The talk on the news lately has indicated the country is facing a drought. Parts are already in a “severe” mode but all are experiencing dryness. My mind goes back to the mounds of snow piled higher than a tall man which were seen everywhere for months. I...
by Joanne | May 15, 2015 | Book Reviews
Joy. The very word is thrown around as a goal to achieve, an attribute to display, an inspiration on a plaque or pillow. Yet many of us find joy difficult to understand and at times, harder to find. Fight Back With Joy, by Margaret Feinberg, is a transparent and...
by Joanne | Apr 27, 2015 | Devoted Living
“But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self control.” (Galatians 5:22-23, NLT) This past week I began taking a closer look at the fruit of the Spirit:...
