by Joanne | Jul 2, 2016 | Uncategorized
About two weeks ago, I had the joy to have a conversation with Holly Barrett. I started reading her blog several years ago and quickly felt a kinship with her. I have found her to be as warm and encouraging as her writing. During the conversation, emotions filled me...
by Joanne | Jan 26, 2016 | Book Reviews
We’ve done our share of home improvements over the years. Each one always brought hope for our home to be a place of comfort and invitation for our family. We also had to protect our investment over the years which required maintenance type projects like a new...
by Joanne | Dec 15, 2015 | Uncategorized
This month of Advent, we all tend to concentrate on Scriptures surrounding the birth of Jesus. Familiarity of the events, combined with the busyness of the month, can often result in the story being skimmed over rather quickly. Please tell me I am not the only one...
by Joanne | Nov 14, 2015 | The Random Five
Fall is definitely settling in to stay in these parts. The leaves are just about all down. I can tell just by the sound of the wind today as it is beginning to get that deep sound of a howl. There’s a part of me that is enjoying the shorter days or perhaps it is...
by Joanne | Aug 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
It is so hard to believe the summer is almost gone. This will be the last week before school starts for our family. In keeping that in mind, here are some wonderful posts on parenting and children: Children are online now more than ever. And at a younger age. In this...