by JemB | Jun 1, 2017 | Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned
Once upon a time (this is a true story, but one I have waited to tell until much time elapsed to protect the privacy of those involved) I was in conversation with someone who I felt was giving me a bit of an attitude that I was sure I did not deserve. I made a choice...
by JemB | May 30, 2017 | Hope, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Ministry, Ponderings
Six months ago Jerry and I felt a little like Abraham as we left a familiar comfortable land and began a journey toward a land we knew not of. We did not know where we were headed, but we knew Who had called us out and promised to lead us. Having been a follower of...
by JemB | May 7, 2017 | God's love, Hope, Peace, Travel
Less than 3 weeks ago we took hospitality and hosting to a new level when we started to share our guest room on Airbnb. Our listing went live late on a Wednesday evening. Living in a small borough we thought it would be weeks before we’d get a hit. We were wrong. ...
by JemB | Apr 20, 2017 | Instructions for Life
Today I learned of a Christian ministry that expects each employee to spend 10% of their time in prayer. In fact, they offer three corporate prayer times throughout the week because they put such a high value on prayer. I was intrigued by this, particularly because...
by JemB | Apr 3, 2017 | Bible, Instructions for Life, Ponderings
It’s been a rough winter in our household; but hard times keep me on the look out for God at work. This week Jerry and I have been battling some infections. The worst time is at night when a relentless hacking cough causes every muscle in my upper body to join in a...
