by JemB | Apr 15, 2016 | God's love, Lessons Learned, Marriage, Peace
This was first printed in a book entitled Hope published by Calvary Church Souderton, PA in 2012. It is edited and reprinted here with permission. Having worked with people with disabilities for most of my career, and now being married 16 years to Jerry (who was born...
by JemB | Apr 8, 2016 | Friendship, God's love, Hope, Ponderings
There was much we loved about our life in northern California: our home, our church (even to this day Jerry misses his men’s group that has never been replicated), our friends, the weather, and travel opportunities. And it was the place where we were married...
by JemB | Mar 30, 2016 | God's love, Peace
I was in a prayer group today in which we reflected on John 20:19-23. I smiled as I read, That Sunday evening the disciples were meeting behind closed doors because they were afraid of the Jewish leaders. Suddenly, Jesus was standing there among them! ‘Peace...
by JemB | Mar 23, 2016 | God's love, Lessons Learned
I understood the intent of the law when we were told several times during our first day at Wonder Valley that this was a closed campus and we should stay inside the gates. They even went on to tell us that it was meant to protect us from the animals we could see...
by JemB | Feb 21, 2016 | Disability, God's love, Marriage, Ministry, Ponderings
Growing up, JOY was a vertical word to me. “Jesus and others and you, what a wonderful way to spell Joy. Jesus and others and you in the life of each girl and each boy. J is for Jesus for He has first place. O is for others you see face to face. Y is for you, in...
by JemB | Jan 31, 2016 | God's love, Hope, Peace, Ponderings
In recent weeks it seems that Heaven has gained a lot of mighty fine people who are dearly missed here. I know that happens every day, but we seem to know more people who have made that journey recently. I was talking with a friend (and my chiropractor) about this as...