SUBMIT (v)1. to present or propose to another for review, consideration, or decision “Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.” James 4:7 ESV Yup, I needed to do this several times the other day. I had to bring my emotions and feelings about a personal pressing issue to …
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Revival
Hello friends! Revival, according to Webster's Dictionary, is a renewed attention to or interest in something. Who does NOT need this?! It’s so easy for life to drain our spiritual fervor. In fact, life’s daily challenges often drain us of joy, peace, and even hope at times. We all need refreshing. So, why wouldn’t God …
The Sixth Graders
Today was fun sitting here at the school with our Sixth Graders. They are great kids with big hearts. My prayer is that they will shine very bright, all of their lives, as they follow God’s perfect plan for their lives. This little story is dedicated to them, as promised! Being here today in Ms. …
A Friendship that changes everything
I would like to start by thanking you all for following my posts last year. I hope that your hearts have been warmed and encouraged and hopefully, a smile was brought to your face. May this coming year be full of answered prayers for you! I named this post “Friendships” because it was inspired by …
Endurance
“Therefore do not throw away your confidence, which has a great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.” Hebrews 10:35-36 ESV Endurance - Notice that this word has been linked together with “doing the will of God” Seems like …
Treasures in Jars of Clay
“But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed;” 2 Corinthians 4:7-9 ESV Treasure: Something of great worth …
Waiting for the Adventure!
Pretty awesome photo, right? It inspired me to pull myself out of this melancholic mood and start journaling again. So, I just got off the phone with my husband, who is about an hour and a half away and has been working since 7:am. He has been on this trek for the last 6 weeks …
Look up!
The Signs of the Times and the End of the Age ~ “As he sat on the Mount of Olives, the disciples came to him privately, saying, “Tell us, when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming and of the end of the age?” And Jesus answered them, “See …
When lost for words…
Have you ever felt lost for words, just wiped out of energy to even speak? There could be many reasons for this, both good and bad. I was at the Yankee game last night and was just amazed at the energy that can come from so many voices saying/screaming the same message! There was a bad …
Shadows will fade!
The title of this devotional is from the words of a song I’ve been listening to lately. It’s been a great encouragement to me as I walk through a “valley of a shadow.” Like this runner, we can’t stop when the shadows of doubts and discouraging words pop up in our minds. Our emotions and …
Jackie's Journaling Journey 