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The Cow Story

Posted on September 6, 2020September 6, 2020 by JoAnne Jones

If we have a generous heart toward others and trust God to meet our needs, He takes care of us. And sometimes, He surprises us. It was our first year in Kentucky,…

At Home with a Humble Heart

Posted on August 16, 2020August 16, 2020 by JoAnne Jones

There is a quiet place of true contentment where a humble heart finds its home. It is a place where the humble heart settles into its true identity, looking up to our…

Humble Heart Scripture Prayers

Posted on August 7, 2020August 16, 2020 by JoAnne Jones

Humility Toward God     Lord, You require of us to act justly, love mercy, and to walk humbly with You (Micah 6:8).    We acknowledge that, in order for You to heal…

The Unexpected Gift

Posted on August 2, 2020May 31, 2021 by JoAnne Jones

Whatever our need, God knows about it. He has plans already made as to how He will meet those needs, often in unexpected ways.  When I was about six years old, my…

New Each Morning

Posted on July 13, 2020 by JoAnne Jones

Daylilies are amazing flowers. They produce beautiful blooms–from bright reds and oranges to delicate peach and lemon yellow. But each blossom only lasts for one day. The good news is that each…

Persistence in Prayer

Posted on July 5, 2020 by JoAnne Jones

If I were brave enough to try rock climbing, I’d be sure to get the right training and gear, but I’d also need a lot of persistence. Step by careful step will…

When God Takes Care of Us

Posted on June 14, 2020June 15, 2020 by JoAnne Jones

Transitions can be tough. Like moving to a new state and leaving your only set of grandparents. But I was about to learn how God takes care of us in strange new…

Inside Our Core

Posted on June 9, 2020June 15, 2020 by JoAnne Jones

Apple pie sounds good! The first apple I pick up has a dark spot on it. I’ll just cut around it. But look – the core is rotten! Same thing with the…

My Father’s Shoes

Posted on May 28, 2020 by JoAnne Jones

Does God really care about the details of our lives? Looking back on my life, I can answer with confidence, “Yes, He does!” When I was three years old, my parents moved…

Healing Waters

Posted on May 26, 2020 by JoAnne Jones

Harp music can be so soothing, especially a quiet, flowing melody like “Healing Waters.” I arranged this piece for harp based on a song written by a friend of ours, Ben Mell….

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