by Joanne | Feb 14, 2018 | Uncategorized
Today is Valentine’s Day. The day when there will be no limit to the purchase of expensive flowers, decadent chocolates, and admired jewelry. There will not be a single table available in restaurants for days. Valentine’s Day – the day to express or...
by Joanne | Feb 7, 2018 | Uncategorized
February rolls in and with it come reminders of groundhogs and love. Valentine cards and candies surround us everywhere we go. Love – such a strong and tender emotion. It’s the basis of attachments towards those around us. Some are easy to love, we call...
by Joanne | Jan 31, 2018 | Encouragement
A few months ago, we were given some bamboo shoots. They were green and lush; tall and beautiful. And without roots. Not knowing what to do with them, I did what every ‘horticulturist’ would do – I googled. Discovering they can grow in either water...
by Joanne | Jan 24, 2018 | Encouragement
It was a short conversation, but one from the heart. In just a few minutes, the tears rolled down her cheeks as emotions rose quickly to the surface. Our eyes often become the outlet for our hearts. Tears are a common occurrence in each of our lives, although the...
by Joanne | Jan 17, 2018 | Devoted Living
The past week brought to mind the story of Abraham and Isaac. Beyond the years of childbearing, and without any hope of children, God delivers on His promise and Isaac is born. The joy, of this now older couple, is unimaginable to our human minds. Isaac – a...
