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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 search for the perfect mother

  By joannsblog2016 on May 9, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  The journey of a mother in search of a role model to be the perfect mother…. My deepest desire is to be the perfect mom. Each day I strive to be the best and each day I fall short. So… Read More ›

• Have you been pruned lately?

  By joannsblog2016 on May 2, 2021 • ( 0 )

  “I am the true vine, and my Father is the vine grower.  He takes away every branch in me that does not bear fruit and every one that does he prunes’ so that it bears more fruit.” John 15:1-2 What… Read More ›

• Our stories, meant to glorify

  By joannsblog2016 on April 21, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  “Hagar, maid of Sarai, where have you come from and where are you going?”  Genesis 16:8 Do you like to cuddle in a comfy chair with a book in your hand on a rainy afternoon?  Or perhaps you prefer listening… Read More ›

• 1440 Minutes

  By joannsblog2016 on April 14, 2021 • ( 2 )

  How healthy would you say your relationships are?  What about your friendship with God? Some posts back, I wrote about how we were made for relationships.  This is the core of who we are.  Think about how many people you… Read More ›

• Easter… journey into light

  By joannsblog2016 on April 4, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  If then you were raised with Christ, seek what is above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Think of what is above, not of what is on earth. For you have died, and your life is hidden… Read More ›

• Rough edges

  By joannsblog2016 on April 1, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  “Unless I wash you, you will have no inheritance with me.” John 13:8 What do your feet reveal to you? If we truly looked at our feet, perhaps even if they could talk, what would they tell us? A body… Read More ›

• A moment to ponder, who are you

  By joannsblog2016 on March 31, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  “Morning after morning, he opens my ear that I may hear” Isaiah 50:4 Who are you in the scenes that play out during Holy Week?  Are you the one adoring him with your time and treasures, like the woman who… Read More ›

• The foot of the cross

  By joannsblog2016 on March 29, 2021 • ( 0 )

  

  “All the greatest pains become sweet for whoever looks at Jesus Christ on the Cross.”  St. Mary Magdelen of Pazzi If you were asked what is the greatest story ever told, what would be your answer? Yesterday was Palm Sunday,… Read More ›

• Self sacrifice, love others

  By joannsblog2016 on March 27, 2021 • ( 1 )

  

  “Be subordinate to one another out of reverence for Christ.” Ephesians 5:21 What does subordination mean to you?  What is St. Paul teaching us in Ephesians 5:21-33?  During Lent, I’ve engaged in the Walking With Purpose Bible study called Fearless… Read More ›

• Best yes

  By joannsblog2016 on March 25, 2021 • ( 2 )

  

  “Do not continue in ignorance, but try to understand what is the will of the Lord.” Ephesians 5:17 Ever struggle with trying to figure out what someone is asking you to do?  You do what you think they asked and… Read More ›