Hello friends and family! I wanted to share a quick testimony. I was at Dunkin Donuts a few months ago waiting to order my favorite coffee; A small iced latte, very little skim milk, lots of ice, extra espresso and lots of whipped cream. The girls serving definitely know my name by now! They are …
God’s Will For Us
Hello, thank you for visiting my blog and spending a few moments to read this post. I hope you are encouraged by His Word. I was sitting in my husband’s chair the other morning reading a devotional and this portion of Scripture popped out of the page: “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in …
Lonely and needing rescue
I’m sure you’ve heard it said before that you can be in a room full of people (or at some large event) and yet still feel alone. There are many forms of loneliness. For example: Some people can feel very lonely in their relationships. How? When either person is more interested in their own happiness …
Discouraged?
Do you ever get discouraged? That state of mind that makes you feel like you are walking alone at times? My dad used to tell me how, when very young, I would always ask, "Why daddy, why?" I was very, very inquisitive. I always wanted to know the bottom line of "Why?" to everything! I …
Where does God live?
Good morning! Undoubtedly there are many studies surrounding this topic. Today, I'd like to share my thoughts on it, a simple analogy you could say. This morning I was praying and I asked God to forgive me for not caring enough about my body, which is His temple. "Do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit ..."1 …
Which plan should I trust?
From a grateful heart today and everyday! I am writing this post on my laptop while sitting in front of my piano keyboard trying to play along with some instructions from an online course. Suddenly, I am realizing that NOTHING happens without the Holy Spirit's help and leading. I can assure you that there is …
Tests Lead to Joyful Progress
Hello friends, I recently read a story about how in ancient wars the enemy would, at times, shoot flaming arrows at the surrounding areas to set them on fire. The arrows were not meant to kill but to DISTRACT. Similarly, this is what happens to us as Believers in our walk. Once distracted, an attack …
Out Of The Debris
Storms come and go. We can either get up and clean up after they pass or we can just sit in the debris and live in self absorption and discouragement the rest of our lives. Recently I was thinking about the last 10 years of my life. I also thought about the next 10. Not that …
“Mindsets”
I'm very grateful right now to be able to say with confidence that God hears me and is working all things out for my good. And yours! I asked God a few questions today… I used to say “Lord, I’m confused.” But, this is not correct! “For God is not a God of confusion but …
Laughter, Heaven’s Prescription
Here is a little science lesson on laughter. "Laughing activates the release of the neurotransmitter, serotonin. Serotonin is a chemical that has a wide variety of functions in the human body. It is sometimes called the happy chemical, because it contributes to wellbeing and happiness. The scientific name for serotonin is 5-hydroxytryptamine, or 5-HT. It …
Jackie's Journaling Journey 