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 20, 2016 | Bible, Lessons Learned, Ministry, Ponderings
I was privy to a conversation this weekend that turned to cars. Sharing about his hybrid car, one of the men commented how his driving habits have changed since getting this car. The reason? The gauges provide constant real time feedback about how his driving...
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 | May 16, 2016 | Bible, God's love, Lessons Learned, Ponderings
This morning I found myself asking God why He would still tolerate me after so many times of falling into the same sin and breaking our communion. He reminded me of the time this last year when someone whom I love shared some information with me that they thought...
by JemB | May 14, 2016 | Friendship, God's love, Ministry, Ponderings
This is my brain, and this is my brain coming out of overload . . . . Lately I feel like my brain (along with my calendar and life) have been on overload. Consequently I have had no margins to dream, think or write. That’s not good. Combine that with weather...
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...
