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 | 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...
by JemB | Mar 12, 2017 | Bible, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Peace, Ponderings
I see it so much clearer now. I have heard countless messages and read scores of devotionals about keeping Jesus first in our lives. It wasn’t until i sat down to my Breakfast with Jesus that I saw how subtlety I displace Him. The morning started as each...
by JemB | Mar 8, 2017 | Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Ponderings
Walking into the office I noticed the paper shredder was far past capacity. Taking the lid off to empty the shredding I saw the blades were completely impacted by tightly fused paper in each gap. For the second time this year I gathered my screw driver, pliers, razor...
