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 | 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 | 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...