by JemB | Feb 3, 2017 | Instructions for Life, Lessons Learned, Ministry, Ponderings, Uncategorized
Note from Joan: I will be “off the grid” for a short time while Jerry and I take a much needed trip to soak up some sun. In my absence I’ll be reposting some of my favorite posts from the past. Look for a return of new material in mid February and...
by JemB | Jan 4, 2016 | Bible, Ponderings, Uncategorized
I am one of those who believes, and tries to live, the truth of the Christmas season throughout the year. Though we are now in 2016 and past the traditional “season” I am still working through insights I gained during the Christmas season. In a previous...
by JemB | Jan 2, 2016 | Family, Fun, Ponderings, Uncategorized
A few years ago Jerry took me on an Alaskan cruise. I think he hoped it would satisfy my desire to see Alaska and we could move on. I certainly did enjoy the trip and the amazing beauty we saw. The trip actually whet my appetite to go back inland to see more of this...
by JemB | Nov 22, 2015 | Uncategorized
This morning I was reading a devotional Addicted to Busy by Brady Boyd. He was commenting on fighting impression management. As I thought about his writing, I was again reminded that though I do often fall into the trap of wanting to impress others, the even greater...
by JemB | Oct 30, 2015 | Disability, Family, Friendship, Marriage, Ministry, Uncategorized
Three of the questions I am most frequently asked: How did you meet Jerry? Have you ever met Joni? When did you start working for Joni and Friends? Questions 1 and 2 are relatively easy to answer (in the opposite order), and number three takes a little more...
by JemB | Oct 25, 2015 | Uncategorized
On our last full day by the ocean we took another walk. This was one of three days the winds and rains allowed us to spend a significant time outside. Several “locals” stopped us to comment on the nice weather now; when they learned we’d been there all week they...
