This month, we're excited to turn the Sister Spotlight on Joanne Kragenbrink, our amazing Worship Director and a treasured part of our Sisterhood. Joanne brings so much heart and thoughtfulness to everything she does—whether she’s leading us in worship or simply showing up with a warm smile and kind words. Her steady presence and leadership help make our community feel grounded and connected. We’re so lucky to have her guiding us spiritually and walking alongside us in so many meaningful ways. Here are some words Joanne would like to share with us:
MY ARMOR IS MY SONGBOOK
I am Blessed! Abba showed me the correlation of 2 words: Armor; Shiryon, שריון & Songbook; Shiron, שירון. Both words use the same letters, just in a different order. When I asked Him how this applied to me, He spoke these words, “YOUR ARMOR IS YOUR SONGBOOK.” This changed my perspective. If I will praise Him at all times, He will be with me. Through red lights, green lights, or a k’vetcher in line with me, I must praise Him. When I look for the good, I can learn from any situation.
A SACRIFICE OF PRAISE Hebrews 13:15-16
Let us continuously offer up a sacrifice of praise to God. May the fruit of our lips give thanks to His Name. “Do not neglect doing good” and giving a testimony, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. David learned this when offered a gift; 2 Sam 24:24 “I will not offer to God sacrifices which cost me nothing.”
YET WILL I PRAISE HIM Hab 3:17-19
“Though the fig tree fail to blossom and no fruit is on the vine and the trees bear no fruit, I will exalt in YOU, my God, I will rejoice in the God of my salvation. O LORD GOD my strength.”
God will reveal His ways, even in the midst of jealousy, competition, interruption, distraction, the “ruse of helping,” the traitor in our midst, or even the death of a loved one. God will expose the truth in the midst of a great dark place. He is famous for showing up when the “chips are down” and turning the whole thing into a party of glorious praise. I frequently declare that I am expecting an amazing day tomorrow despite the enemy’s taunts that it will fail. It will not fail, because my God, THE LIVING GOD, does not fail. And that means, I will be victorious in praises too!!
I praise God for a great group of friends! I am encouraged by “You” just showing up and blessing others with truth. When we hand God the reins, we receive abundant freedom.
JOanne Kragenbrink
