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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.

• Have you been pruned lately?

  By joannsblog2016 on May 10, 2023 • ( 2 )

  “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.  He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit and every one that does he prunes’ so that it bears more fruit.” John 15:1-2 What… Read More ›

• What’s in your life boat?

  By joannsblog2016 on March 4, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  One day he got into a boat with his disciples and said to them, “Let us cross to the other side of the lake.” So they set sail, and while they were sailing he fell asleep. A squall blew over… Read More ›

• Dust to dust

  By joannsblog2016 on February 25, 2023 • ( 0 )

  For you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Genesis 3:19 What does Lent mean to you?  What are your expectations, if you have any, during this season of Lent?  Do you hope to discover something deeper about yourself,… Read More ›

• Present in the details

  By joannsblog2016 on February 18, 2023 • ( 1 )

  

  What if the life you were living was written in a book. The pages, a collection of moments. The chapters, seasons in your life. A few main characters, some just passing through to define the smaller details on the page…. Read More ›

• The Pot of Gold at the End of the Rainbow

  By joannsblog2016 on January 16, 2023 • ( 0 )

  

  “When I bring clouds over the earth, and the bow appears in the clouds, I will remember my covenant between me and you and every living creature – every mortal being – so that the waters will never again become… Read More ›

• Have you built a house for Jesus to dwell in this Advent?

  By joannsblog2016 on December 24, 2022 • ( 1 )

  Should you build me a house to dwell in?  2 Samuel 7:5 WOW!  Today is Christmas Eve.  This season of preparation has gone by quickly.  I think our question to ourselves today is have we built a house for Jesus… Read More ›

• Are we ready?

  By joannsblog2016 on December 23, 2022 • ( 0 )

  I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me.  And the Lord whom you seek will come suddenly to his temple.  Malachi 3:1 Excitement fills the air as Christmas approaches.  In a short few days we rejoice and… Read More ›

• Peace in a promise

  By joannsblog2016 on December 22, 2022 • ( 0 )

  “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior.”  Luke 1:46 “Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth.” (Luke 2:14) In the readings today from 1 Samuel chapter 2 and Luke… Read More ›

• Awake and arise

  By joannsblog2016 on December 21, 2022 • ( 0 )

  Arise, my friend, my beautiful one, and come! Song of Songs 2:10 The birth of our Lord is a just around the corner.  This morning’s reading from the book of Song of Songs paints such a beautiful picture.  In this… Read More ›

• Opening the gates of the heart

  By joannsblog2016 on December 20, 2022 • ( 0 )

  Let the Lord enter, he is king of glory. Psalm 24 Earlier in our Advent journey, we found ourselves looking within to make room for Christ in our heart.  As Christmas draws near, we are ready to allow Christ to… Read More ›