by JemB | Jun 8, 2016 | Family, Friendship, Lessons Learned, Ponderings
Last weekend a friend and I were sharing our hearts with one another. I talked about some areas for which I was asking God’s direction, but have not sensed His clear leading yet. Waiting (which has never been my strong suit) had morphed into some feelings of...
by JemB | Jun 5, 2016 | Family, Friendship, God's love, Lessons Learned, Ponderings, Travel
As I grow in my understanding of urban ministry I have had to wrestle with the phrase “white privilege.” As I’ve thought about that concept, I came to realize that Jerry and I live with “Disability Privilege.” Friends, or those we meet,...
by JemB | May 19, 2016 | Family, God's love, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Ministry, Ponderings
I have often written about my amazing husband Jerry. I thought you might like to meet or hear directly from him for a change. Check out this video blog he posted. He’s pretty wise!
by JemB | Apr 25, 2016 | Family, God's love, Lessons Learned, Ponderings
Jerry and I thoroughly enjoyed a recent visit with one of our nieces and her daughter (V). They live out of the area, and though we FaceTime pretty regularly the little one is still young enough that she needs time to reconnect and remember us each time. Thankfully...
by JemB | Apr 18, 2016 | Bible, Family, Lessons Learned, Ponderings
We have an electric bed that allows Jerry to change position easier. Two weeks ago my side of then bed got caught under the headboard and broke. Some bolts popped and broke and it seemed the motor burned out. I went several days thinking I didn’t need to fi...
by JemB | Mar 13, 2016 | Family, Hope, Ponderings
I am grateful for the faith my parents instilled in me. Today I reaped another blessing from that legacy. Jerry and I were invited to share the “Mission Moment” at the church where Mom first belonged and worshipped when she moved up to live with us in PA....