by Jennifer | Jul 17, 2013 | Christian, Hope, Inspirational
This morning when you opened your eyes there was a gift waiting. It might not have been beautifully wrapped. Through difficult seasons it is tear stained because of the compassion that accompanies it. And through seasons of sunshine, it’s colored with...
by Jennifer | Jul 4, 2013 | Christian, Hope, Inspirational
I have a good friend who is a pastor. Recently, on Facebook, his status read, “God didn’t call us to be successful; He called us to be faithful.” Those words sing a gentle song of truth to my spirit. I happen to think that if God calls us to something and we are...
by Jennifer | Apr 20, 2013 | Christian, Inspirational
Tonight as my husband and I were on our way home from the youth ministry we lead, we passed a local ice cream shop. I saw happy teenagers on skateboards eating ice cream cones. People were laughing and sharing what looked to be like joyous conversations. We are a...
by Jennifer | Apr 16, 2013 | Christian, Inspirational
Last week, I shared one of my favorite words of wisdom from the Bible. In John 3:30 John the Baptist said, “He must increase, but I must decrease.” I’ve been thinking about those words frequently. In fact, I’ve been repeating them to myself on a daily basis. I’m...
by Jennifer | Apr 5, 2013 | Christian, Inspirational, Motherhood
As mothers, we pour our hearts and souls in to our children. Have you ever thought it interesting how over the course of time, their dreams become ours? We take up their cause by driving them to guitar lessons, basketball practice, karate, or whatever else they decide...