by JemB | Jan 4, 2017 | Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Ponderings
Recently I wrote about rereading a journal from nearly 20 years ago. I thought I’d share a couple more entries that gave me cause to ponder anew. Even in 1987 I wrote that I sensed writing was something God wanted me to do more; at that point through the...
by JemB | Jan 2, 2017 | Bible, Instructions for Life, Ponderings
For the past several years my practice has been to take my coffee and yogurt to the living room and have my breakfast and Quiet Time while sitting in my favorite chair. During the period of having guests in our home I would alter that habit. Now that we are without...
by JemB | Dec 7, 2016 | Family, Hope, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Ministry, Peace, Ponderings, Prayer
For several months Jerry and I have been feeling a bit restless and asking God what this might be about. We asked Him to let us know if there was something that we needed to change in our lives, or if there is something He has been trying to tell us that we were...
by JemB | Nov 14, 2016 | Bible, Family, God's love, Instructions for Life, Ponderings
One of my favorite authors, Liz Curtis Higgs often shares the “Ta-da!” concept (not to be confused with Tada as in Joni and Ken). Here’s a brief explanation of this concept from her website: If you’ve heard me speak, you’ve probably learned how and...
by JemB | Nov 2, 2016 | Friendship, God's love, Hope, Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Ponderings
Sometimes I feel like this is all I see of God’s picture for my life.I have a friend “Renee” who has a very real need in her life and the deadline to have this need met is rapidly approaching. She is anxious about when and how God will answer. Many...
by JemB | Oct 30, 2016 | Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Peace, Ponderings
Recently we enjoyed another visit with most of our nieces and one grand niece. The little one, “V” is about 19 months old. Each visit she has become a little more comfortable with her UJ (Uncle Jerry, who she currently calls “UUUUh”). Over...
