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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.

• Just say YES

  By joannsblog2016 on December 23, 2018 • ( 0 )

  “Behold, I am the handmaid of the Lord.  May it be done to me according to your word.” Luke 1:38  “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord, my spirit rejoices in God my savior.” Luke 1:46-47 Have you had… Read More ›

• A Christmas twinkle that never burns out

  By joannsblog2016 on December 20, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it.” John 1:5 Christmas has always been one of my favorite times of the year.  I love the decorations, the atmosphere and the excitement of all the children.  There… Read More ›

• Unveiling the heart

  By joannsblog2016 on December 4, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  He heals the broken-hearted and binds up their wounds. Psalm 147:3 Have you had your heart broken? Have you been in a failed relationship, with a spouse, a friend, a family member? Have you shielded your heart because of the… Read More ›

• Dying to self, realizing that all is God’s

  By joannsblog2016 on December 2, 2018 • ( 0 )

    “You should put away the old self of your former way of life, corrupted through deceitful desires, and be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and put on the new self, created in God’s way in righteousness and… Read More ›

• Have you performed open heart surgery on yourself? – God is waiting

  By joannsblog2016 on November 25, 2018 • ( 2 )

  “When you look for Me, you will find Me. Yes, when you seek Me with all your heart, I will let you find Me and I will change your lot.”  Jeremiah 29:13-14 Have you or any one you know had… Read More ›

• Forgiveness scores!

  By joannsblog2016 on November 11, 2018 • ( 2 )

  One of my memories as a young girl is learning about the “Saints”. Before you sit back and think, well that’s nice and wholesome, I want to explain a little. The Saints I grew up watching and learning about were… Read More ›

• If I saw You walking by…

  By joannsblog2016 on November 8, 2018 • ( 0 )

  If I saw You walking by, would I be a beggar, the one who gave all she had,  the blind man, the hemorrhaging woman or the Pharisee?  I ponder this question as I journey through life.  Am I at times… Read More ›

• Have you noticed the sprinkles decorating your faith

  By joannsblog2016 on November 3, 2018 • ( 2 )

  Jesus said to him, “I am the way and the truth and the life…” John 14:6 With the holidays coming around the corner, many of us will be making some yummy goodies.  Some of them may be sprinkled with little… Read More ›

• Are you walking your journey looking through the rear view mirror?

  By joannsblog2016 on October 28, 2018 • ( 3 )

  Do you often feel like you get drawn back into your past?  Perhaps, you go back to relive a very happy moment?  May be, you haven’t healed from an event in your past and you go back wondering what went… Read More ›

• Good and faithful servant

  By joannsblog2016 on October 21, 2018 • ( 0 )

  “Well done, my good and faithful servant. Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.” Matthew 25:21 Do you long to hear those words “well done my good and faithful… Read More ›