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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.

• Self-advice

  By joannsblog2016 on January 17, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  “Speak, for your servant is listening.” 1 Samuel 3:10 Today’s reading was from 1 Samuel 3, when God calls out to Samuel multiple times and he doesn’t recognize that it is God calling until Eli tells him to answer, “speak,… Read More ›

• Gifts of a lonely Christmas

  By joannsblog2016 on January 3, 2021 • ( 6 )

  

  “Go and search diligently for the child…”  Matthew 2:8 Today, we celebrate the Feast of the Epiphany.  A significant part of the Christmas story.  A story of light, prophesy and gifts. As I reflect on the gospel reading this morning,… Read More ›

• Have you prepared a dwelling place?

  By joannsblog2016 on December 24, 2020 • ( 10 )

  

  “Should you build me a house to dwell in?” 2 Samuel 7:5 Christmas Eve, a time of excitement. All our preparations have led us to this very moment, the day before our Lord is born. Have you prepared a dwelling… Read More ›

• The messenger

  By joannsblog2016 on December 23, 2020 • ( 4 )

  

  “I am sending my messenger to prepare the way before me.” Malachi 3:1 Wow, I can’t believe Christmas is almost here.  These last four weeks have flown by.  In today’s readings from Malachi chapter 3 and Luke chapter 1, we… Read More ›

• Peace in a promise

  By joannsblog2016 on December 22, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  “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 ›

• Final preparations

  By joannsblog2016 on December 21, 2020 • ( 3 )

  

  “…the winter is past, the rains are over and gone.  The flowers appear on the earth, the time of pruning the vines has come, and the song of the dove is heard in our land.” Song of Songs 2:11-12 Wow! … Read More ›

• Excitement of new life

  By joannsblog2016 on December 19, 2020 • ( 0 )

  

  “And you will have joy and gladness,and many will rejoice at his birth” Luke 1:14 If you are a parent, do you recall the first time you heard the news that you were going to bring a child into this… Read More ›

• Infusion of joy

  By joannsblog2016 on December 18, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  “… the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to take Mary your wife into your home.” Matthew 1:20 Have you ever had a dream that spoke… Read More ›

• Anticipation with joy

  By joannsblog2016 on December 17, 2020 • ( 1 )

  

  “… all the nations shall proclaim his happiness.” Psalm 72:17 We are one week away from the birth of our Lord.  Are you excited?  I remember my excitement as a child awaiting Christmas morning to see what Santa would bring. … Read More ›

• Finding joy in change

  By joannsblog2016 on December 15, 2020 • ( 5 )

  

  “I will purify the lips of the peoples.  That they all may call upon the name of the Lord, to serve him with one accord.” Zephaniah 3:9 Ten days until the day of great rejoicing and celebration.  Ten days to… Read More ›