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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.

• How sturdy is the vessel carrying you through the storm?

  By joannsblog2016 on July 2, 2020 • ( 2 )

  

  “He got into a boat and his disciples followed him. Suddenly a violent storm came up on the sea, so that the boat was being swamped by waves; but he was asleep. They came and woke him, saying, ‘Lord, save… Read More ›

• FAITH the Sixth Sense

  By joannsblog2016 on June 21, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  “For we walk by faith not by sight.”  2 Corinthians 5:7 “How many steps can I take with my eyes closed?” I was walking on the side walk, along the side of a street outside of our office during lunch…. Read More ›

• The true food and true drink that brings you everlasting life

  By joannsblog2016 on June 14, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, unless you eat the flesh of the Son of Man and drink his blood, you cannot have eternal life within you… For my flesh is true food, and my blood is true… Read More ›

• Are you focused on your ability or God’s desire in the discernment process?

  By joannsblog2016 on May 31, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  “A spiritual gift is given to each of us so we can help each other…” 1 Corinthians 12:7 One of the spiritual gifts the Holy Spirit gives us is the gift of discernment.  Discernment is extremely important in the spiritual… Read More ›

• God’s broad-way spotlight flooding the heart with confident hope

  By joannsblog2016 on May 24, 2020 • ( 12 )

  

  Not only are our lives and all that we are called to do a gift from God, but we are also a gift to God. And we can count on spending eternity in his presence because we are “his rich… Read More ›

• Remain steadfast to your faith, glorifying and trusting God in the midst of suffering for His name

  By joannsblog2016 on May 17, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  “It is no shame to suffer for being a Christian.  Praise God for the privilege of being called by His name!… If you are suffering in a manner that pleases God, keep on doing what is right, and trust your… Read More ›

• From messes to grace

  By joannsblog2016 on May 10, 2020 • ( 0 )

  “The meaning of life. The wasted years of life. The poor choices of life. God answers the mess of life with one word: ‘grace.’” Max Lucado Have you made poor choices in life?  Would you describe your life or part… Read More ›

• Fishers of men

  By joannsblog2016 on May 4, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men. Matthew 4:19 Have you ever gone fishing? If so, do you recall the first time you caught a fish? Can you still feel the excitement in your body, and… Read More ›

• Bitter-sweet!

  By joannsblog2016 on April 19, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  “A person who is full refuses honey, but even bitter food tastes sweet to the hungry.” Proverbs 27:7 What is one of the first comments you hear or say after a big Thanksgiving feast has been consumed? “I’m stuffed, I… Read More ›

• Trust in the midst of darkness

  By joannsblog2016 on April 5, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  “My own Jesus, do with me as you wish, as long as you wish, without a single glance at my feelings and pain.  I am your own…. I want to satiate your thirst with every single drop of blood that… Read More ›