by Joanne | Feb 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
Recently I watched the movie “Twisterâ€, an adventure movie from the 1990’s about storm chasers researching tornadoes. It just seemed to be what we needed to do to pass some time, and little did I know how one line would stick with me. As the intensity of the...
by Joanne | Mar 4, 2018 | Encouragement
“They were all terrified when they saw him. But Jesus spoke to them at once, “Don’t be afraid,” he said. “Take courage! I am here!” (Mark 6:50, NLT) Remember who Jesus is and the amazing things He hs done for you. Never think...
by Joanne | May 1, 2017 | Encouragement
Recently I found myself turning back to a story which has continued to impact my life over the course of the last few years. At this point, it is most familiar to me as I have turned it inside out in search of its depth of meaning, always to discover a new gem of...
by Joanne | Feb 26, 2015 | Devoted Living
It has truly been a hard winter. I look out off my back deck and the snow is about as high as our deck. The thrill of snow and days off has worn thin. If you don’t believe me, just take a trip to the supermarket. It was just a normal day. No storms predicted. No...
by Joanne | Jul 29, 2014 | Encouragement
I have read this story in Acts 27 so many times, loving how Paul takes charge and encourages the sailors and passengers in the midst of a storm. He speaks words which infuse with courage and calms their anxiety. He breaks bread and feeds them for their own good. He...