by Joanne | Jun 20, 2018 | Encouragement
“But we only have five loaves of bread and two fish” they answered. “Or are you expecting us to go and buy enough food for this whole crowd?” (Luke 9:13, NLT) “When Jesus said, “Give ye them to eat”, it was not because He...
by Joanne | Jun 13, 2018 | Encouragement
“My people will again live under my shade. They will flourish like grain and blossom like grapevines. They will be fragrant as the wines of Lebanon.” (Hosea 14:7, NLT) When we first married, my in-laws had grapevines which were massive – thick and...
by Joanne | Jun 6, 2018 | Encouragement
At one time, we had a boat and greatly enjoyed heading out onto the Charles River to enjoy the sights of Boston from the water. Part of the fun included navigating through the sets of locks designed to adjust water levels from one area to another, thus making for a...
by Joanne | May 30, 2018 | Encouragement
“Let us hold tightly without wavering to the hope we affirm, for God can be trusted to keep his promise.” (Hebrews 10:23, NLT) The promises of God, once heard and remembered, bring hope, assurance, and peace each day. They keep our minds and hearts focused...
by Joanne | May 9, 2018 | Devoted Living
A wealthy woman lived in a town Elisha traveled through often. Whenever he was in town, he would stop at her home for something to eat. Nothing too odd about this as many people have the gift of hospitality. One day she suggests to her husband that they build a small...
