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I enjoy learning about my faith and spending time in prayer in nature, in the chapel or in my prayer chair. Many years ago, my journey began when I was re-awakened in my faith when I asked God what my purpose was. He answered by setting me on fire and I have been journeying with Him since.

• Demolition day…

  By joannsblog2016 on August 29, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  “There is something in humility which strangely exalts the heart.” St Augustine Ever had that moment that breaks down the walls of pride, uncovering the vulnerable interior of your heart?  If so, how did the demolition feel?  Was it tough… Read More ›

• Am I worthy? Am I good enough?

  By joannsblog2016 on August 12, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Look at the birds in the sky; they do not sow or reap, they gather nothing into barns, yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are not you more important than they? Matthew 6:26 Am I worthy? Am I good enough?… Read More ›

• Make me a positive instrument

  By joannsblog2016 on July 28, 2021 • ( 6 )

  

  “Lord help me to understand the call You have on my life.  Take away any discouragement I may feel and replace it with joyful anticipation of what You are going to do through me.  Use me as Your instrument to… Read More ›

• Cooperation in the feast

  By joannsblog2016 on July 25, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  “… live in a manner worthy of the call you have received, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love, striving to preserve the unity of the spirit through the bond of peace: one body… Read More ›

• The flight from the bully

  By joannsblog2016 on July 20, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  Thus the LORD saved Israel on that dayfrom the power of the Egyptians. Exodus 14:30 Have you ever been chased by someone? Or perhaps, afraid of someone, may be a big bully when you were younger? Ever felt trapped in… Read More ›

• Team Jesus

  By joannsblog2016 on July 11, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavens, as he chose us in him, before the foundation of the world, to be holy and… Read More ›

• What choices point to your true north?

  By joannsblog2016 on June 20, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  Sometimes life swirls in a series of directions and puts you on a path you never intended. Along that winding road, you make good and bad choices. Finding your true north through these choices is the key to finding joy… Read More ›

• Happy Father’s day

  By joannsblog2016 on June 20, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  To all dad’s, happy Father’s Day. May all dad’s find blessings throughout this day. May those who are fatherless find a father figure In their lives that reveals the love of their Heavenly Father. May fathers everywhere bear the load… Read More ›

• Greatest desire – Love til it hurts

  By joannsblog2016 on June 6, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  “I have found the paradox that if I love until it hurts, then there is no hurt, but only more love.”  St. Theresa of Calcutta Many of us search for joy and never truly find it. We strive for things… Read More ›

• Moving out of a comfort zone

  By joannsblog2016 on May 22, 2021 • ( 3 )

  

  “Do not fear what may happen tomorrow. The same loving Father who cares for you today will care for you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear… Read More ›