by Jennifer | Aug 18, 2016 | Christian, encouragement, purpose
Can we talk surrender? I know that deep inside this culture it seems like a bad thing when the white flag is raised high, or the sweaty towel is thrown in the ring. Surrender is usually declared when it’s time to end a hard fought battle. It comes after we’ve trained...
by Jennifer | Jun 23, 2016 | encouragement, Hope, Inspirational, purpose
“Let my mouth be filled with Your praise and with Your glory all the day.” -Psalm 71:8 This entire Psalm is written from the perspective of an older person having already left the days of his youth. The particular plea we read in verse 8 gives us a great...
by Jennifer | Jun 2, 2016 | purpose
Earlier this week, I talked about the message of the cross being the power of God. (See 1 Corinthians 1:18) Today, I want to dig into what Paul says in 2 Corinthians 12:9… And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in...
by Jennifer | Sep 13, 2015 | Christian, Hope, Inspirational
We often hear that every life has a story. It’s become trendy phraseology. I say it myself because of the truth in it, but I also realize there is a flipside to this particular way of thinking. Your life was created with specific significance, yes, but what...
by Jennifer | Apr 13, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational
Saturday morning, Paul and I walked the trails at a nearby park while watching our children ride bikes. I followed behind one while he stayed ahead of the other. As parents, we keep watch and protect. It’s our job. The sun was shining bright, but it was windy...