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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.

• The masquerade

  By joannsblog2016 on May 14, 2019 • ( 3 )

  He gives power to the faint, abundant strength to the weak. Though young men faint and grow weary, and youths stagger and fall. They that hope in the LORD will renew their strength, they will soar on eagles’ wings; They… Read More ›

• Happy Mother’s Day

  By joannsblog2016 on May 12, 2019 • ( 0 )

  Happy Mother’s Day! Motherhood is one of the greatest blessings I have ever received. As a mother, we each have a great responsibility and accountability for the future of our children. We will never be perfect in this role but… Read More ›

• Managing expectations, not disappointments

  By joannsblog2016 on May 11, 2019 • ( 0 )

  “Love is patient, love is kind.  It is not jealous, [love] is not pompous, it is not inflated, it is not rude, it does not seek its own interest, it is not quick-tempered, it does not brood over injury, it… Read More ›

• A path covered in crosses

  By joannsblog2016 on May 9, 2019 • ( 2 )

  

  “For I hold you by your right hand – I, the Lord your God.  And I say to you. ‘Don’t be afraid.  I am here to help you.”  Isaiah 41:13 NLT Do you sit and imagine places you will travel? … Read More ›

• The journey continues

  By joannsblog2016 on May 3, 2019 • ( 0 )

  “For I know well the plans I have in mind for you, plans for your welfare and not for woe, so as to give you a future of hope.” Jeremiah 29:11 In my last blog, I wrote about how much… Read More ›

• A journey defined

  By joannsblog2016 on May 2, 2019 • ( 4 )

  “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 ›

• A Merciful Love

  By joannsblog2016 on April 28, 2019 • ( 4 )

  

  “Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire!” St. Catherine of Siena Have you met someone you admire?  That one person that has taught you how to be a better person?  That one… Read More ›

• Prayer – my design or God’s?

  By joannsblog2016 on April 25, 2019 • ( 0 )

  “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, O Lord, my rock and redeemer.”  Psalm 19:14 Do you feel frustrated when you sit down to pray and your mind is cluttered with… Read More ›

• Arms stretched open

  By joannsblog2016 on April 19, 2019 • ( 2 )

  What does Holy Week mean to you?  Is it significant or insignificant?  When you hear the Passion, do you feel remorseful or sad?  What are your feelings when you see the crucifix Easter Sunday? After hearing the Passion several times… Read More ›

• Look up and embrace His love

  By joannsblog2016 on April 12, 2019 • ( 2 )

  As we approach Holy Week, I have been trying to refocus myself.  Throughout Lent we should have been looking within and uncovering sin in our lives. My last blog, invited you to look at your own crosses in your life… Read More ›