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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 Transformation

  By joannsblog2016 on March 16, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Many of us are aware of the process of the caterpillar’s transformation to a butterfly.  The unique thing about this process is that while in the cocoon the caterpillar disintegrates all it’s tissue except these imaginal discs that metamorphosis into… Read More ›

• An Invitation

  By joannsblog2016 on March 15, 2018 • ( 0 )

  Feeling overwhelmed?  Feeling depressed, hurt, lonely, broken, unworthy?  Feeling joyful, happy, excited?  Do you think God meets you in all these regards?  If your answer is yes, then you are on to something.  If your answer is no, then let’s… Read More ›

• God’s Tenderness, Wounded and Comforted

  By joannsblog2016 on March 14, 2018 • ( 0 )

  As a mother, I am privileged to kissing “booboos”, cleaning them up and bandaging them.  The greater privilege is comforting the wounded child, letting her know it’s all going to be okay.  Just as a mother nurtures her child’s wound,… Read More ›

• Journey in the Woods

  By joannsblog2016 on March 13, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Take a journey with me into the woods.  The morning air is brisk, yet calm and peaceful.  As you embark into the woods, you aren’t sure where the journey will take you.  You just know that God knows.  This journey… Read More ›

• Can You Sit and Watch One Hour with Me?

  By joannsblog2016 on March 13, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  What is an hour? It’s driving the kids to soccer practice, dance, gymnastics. It’s preparing a meal for my family. It’s working on the presentation for work. The day goes by with all these priorities and tasks at hand. Ever… Read More ›

• Ever feel like God is playing Hide-N-Seek?

  By joannsblog2016 on March 13, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Ever feel like God is playing hide n seek with you? He is hidden and you are seeking. Ever sit in prayer longing for God to speak to you, to answer your prayers, your cries for guidance? Or may be… Read More ›

• The Journey Begins

  By joannsblog2016 on March 12, 2018 • ( 0 )

  

  Thanks for joining this journey in seeking Jesus deeper in our hearts.  This journey began when we opened our hearts and asked Him to reveal His presence in all things. “Man was created to praise, reverence, and serve God our… Read More ›