by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 2, 2023 | Articles
Introduction I lost my reading glasses and could not see clearly, so I headed to the store to buy new glasses. As I walked past a mirror, I saw in the reflection my glasses resting on my head. They had been there during my entire search, but I did not see them....
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 2, 2023 | Articles
Behind the astounding accomplishments of Mother Teresa lived a tortured soul. Her writings reflect not just a dark night of the soul, but a dark life of the soul. Although her hands-on, sacrificial service to the destitute changed and inspired countless lives, my...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 2, 2023 | Articles
Introduction For thousands of years the Old Testament has transformed the lives of men and women, and it continues to transform mine. These Scriptures refresh, renew, and build my faith as I more clearly find my story in His story. Throughout the Scriptures “spiritual...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 2, 2023 | Articles
Dallas Willard’s, The Divine Conspiracy, reaches deep into the heart and soul of Christianity. In contrast to fleeting worldly philosophies and pop culture, Willard assures that Jesus is forever relevant and gives wholeness to one’s life. (Willard, 20) He then invites...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 2, 2023 | Articles
Christian communities reflect the presuppositions and lived experiences of their members, so formation must take into consideration the backgrounds and cultures of the participants while intentionally building a “kingdom of God” culture. This requires a posture of...
