by Jennifer | Jan 2, 2016 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational
So we’ve seemed to wander straight through the door marked 2016. Here’s what I’m curious to know: did we leave the baggage of 2015 where it belongs, or did we carry it with us? A few months ago, I remember reading a news story about a young man who...
by Jennifer | Dec 30, 2015 | Christian, Dreaming, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational, Waiting
We’re almost ready to say goodbye to another year. I don’t know how 2015 treated you in particular, but I’m sure some of us are ready to turn the page with excitement. A new year means new possibilities and new hope. Friend, we can’t live...
by Jennifer | Dec 23, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational
The other day we were on a school field trip when my son pointed to the wall and asked, “Hey, mom, is that a fossil? What a cool mark!” I smiled at his observation, but the moment seemed to trigger something in me. After that, I couldn’t stop...
by Jennifer | Dec 19, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational
Life is messy and mirrors seem to reflect the mess. Sometimes I hate mirrors. I fully believe that everyone owns a unique sense of beauty, and completion of our souls begin when we connect to the lovely parts of the inside. However, there are days I just wish I was...
by Jennifer | Dec 18, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational
Next week, people all over the world will gather in celebration. My prayer is this: As we prepare our Christmas tables, let us also prepare our hearts. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; You anoint my head with oil; my cup runs over. –...
by Jennifer | Dec 15, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational
I was Christmas shopping Saturday night when I came in direct contact with a rack of flannel shirts. It took less than two seconds to dissolve in a hot mess of streaming tears right in the middle of JCPenney’s. Dominic loved flannel shirts, and every Christmas I...