Author Archives: joyocala

Jesus was making his last journey to Jerusalem.  He and his disciples would follow the Jericho Road.  The walk from Jericho to Jerusalem was about 18 miles long, eighteen miles of narrowness, ravines, almost inaccessible cliffs, caverns and sudden turns.  … Continue reading →

      Isaiah 40:31 – “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary; they will walk and not be faint.” This is one of my favorite … Continue reading →

When I was teaching, it was always interesting to meet with our students’ parents.  Our conferences ran the gamut of emotions, depending on their purpose, whether it was the once-a-semester parent/teacher conference, whether we were addressing disciplinary matters or anything … Continue reading →

I may have mentioned that the first three months of the year are full of birthday celebrations in our family. Well, today is my dear husband’s special day. He shares this day with a niece and a godchild. However, it … Continue reading →

The different traditions in Christianity have varying Lenten Practices. Orthodox Christians do not eat meat, poultry, dairy, or eggs during Lent. Roman Catholics abstain from meat on Fridays in Lent and often give up some particular pleasures. The Lutheran Church … Continue reading →

Behind my Grampa’s house was an old shed. On the floor were pots – piles of terra cotta clay pots in all sizes. They were mostly old, dirty, and crusted with a layer of white mineral salts. Some had chips; … Continue reading →

This will not be what the title suggests. I like to turn a phrase. “Put ‘er there!” That’s what I’m talkin’ about, man-to-man. AAARRRR!! There’s a guy in my congregation, and every Sunday when he comes in, we try to … Continue reading →

Today – the first day of spring!  A new season has begun, even here in Florida.  We won’t see the flowering of the forsythia or crocuses poking their way through the ground, but still we welcome springtime.  It’s a lovely … Continue reading →

When you were in school, it might have been called the “in” group. In the business world, perhaps the upper echelon is known as the “corporate leaders” or “upper management”. The folks who are “somebody.” We all know who they … Continue reading →

A friend sent this to me and I thought it was worth sharing with my blog friends. This comes from the website iBelieve.com YOU SAY                                GOD SAYS                                         BIBLE VERSE I can’t figure it out.                   I will direct your steps.                                    Proverbs … Continue reading →