by Joanne | Jan 2, 2019 | Book Reviews
True You by Michelle DeRusha is a book that takes us on a journey. The author brings us, the readers, along her path of discovering her true self and purpose in God. Her journey is rich with gardening analogies of trees and leaves and beauty. She weaves stories to...
by Joanne | Dec 28, 2018 | Book Reviews
I recently had the wonderful opportunity to read True You by Michelle DeRusha as a member of her launch team. Today I am excited to have the author share an excerpt here. What a Japanese Pruning Technique Can Teach Us about Our Own Souls Two years ago on a warm June...
by Joanne | Nov 15, 2018 | Book Reviews
Chosen. The mere word reminds me of those days in gym class. All the kids are lined up and sides are being drawn up. With each selection, our breath is held as we wait to hear our name called. Our desire not to be the last one because then you really weren’t...
by Joanne | Oct 28, 2018 | Uncategorized
“A life devoted to things is a dead life, a stump; a God-shaped life is a flourishing tree.” (Proverbs 11:28, MSG) “When God tends your garden, you are guaranteed vibrant growth and lush foliage. You will be like a healthy and fruitful tree, giving...
by Joanne | Oct 11, 2018 | Uncategorized
Our third granddaughter entered the world nine weeks ago and we are just crazy over her. Each one of our granddaughters is unique in her own way, presenting us with experiences vastly different from the other. The wonder of watching a new life grow and develop never...
