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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.

• Loneliness during a time of preparation

  By joannsblog2016 on December 1, 2019 • ( 0 )

  Do you ever feel alone around the holidays?  Have you felt lonely even when you are surrounded by family and friends? The days leading up to Advent are days of darkness.  It’s a time of emptying to prepare ourselves for… Read More ›

• A fight for your heart

  By joannsblog2016 on November 17, 2019 • ( 5 )

  “The LORD will fight for you; you have only to keep still.“ Exodus 14:14 Do you have someone in your life who will always fight for you?  What about someone who will always fight for your heart?  Will they fight… Read More ›

• Discovering your own path…

  By joannsblog2016 on November 13, 2019 • ( 0 )

  “Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.”  James 4:8 When was the last time you took an adventure and listened to nature surrounding you? Listened to God speaking through all sounds around you? Seeing what God… Read More ›

• Discernment – a prayerful compass

  By joannsblog2016 on November 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

  “So we keep on praying for you, asking our God to enable you to live a life worthy of his call. May he give you the power to accomplish all the good things your faith prompts you to do.” 2… Read More ›

• Surrender – optimum massage

  By joannsblog2016 on October 20, 2019 • ( 2 )

  “Do not conform yourselves to this age but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 Do you like knowing exactly… Read More ›

• Who does God say you are?

  By joannsblog2016 on October 16, 2019 • ( 0 )

  Who does God say you are? If you’ve never pondered this question or haven’t asked it in a while, I invite you to sit in a quiet space and think about it or ask God who you are to Him. … Read More ›

• Discovering the roots

  By joannsblog2016 on October 7, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  Blessed are those who trust in the LORD; the LORD will be their trust. They are like a tree planted beside the waters that stretches out its roots to the stream: It does not fear heat when it comes, its… Read More ›

• Joyful season of replanting

  By joannsblog2016 on September 28, 2019 • ( 4 )

  “I will find joy doing good for them and will faithfully and wholeheartedly replant them in this land.” Jeremiah 32:41 Are you a gardener? If you garden, you probably have planted something and then later transplanted it to another location…. Read More ›

• The power of listening

  By joannsblog2016 on September 22, 2019 • ( 4 )

  The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is full of majesty. Psalm 29:3-4 Ever take a… Read More ›

• Decluttering the spirit

  By joannsblog2016 on September 20, 2019 • ( 0 )

  

  As my morning began to wind down, I looked over at the pile of trash that was sitting on my counter. My mornings are filled with making breakfast, lunch, and hopes of grabbing a cup of coffee. When I say… Read More ›