by Jeanie Shaw | Apr 11, 2016 | Devotional Thoughts
Some days it’s just nice to be grateful for the simple things in life. I love this scripture, and believe that wherever we live we can see God’s amazing work and learn to love our surroundings. Psalm 16:5-6 Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my...
by Jeanie Shaw | Mar 12, 2016 | Devotional Thoughts
I think the fear began the day before our wedding in December of 1974. I was taking my very last university final. For my elective that quarter (we were on a quarter system at the University of Florida) I had taken a life guarding class. Since the month was December,...
by Jeanie Shaw | Nov 24, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
Nothing shouts sincerity louder than the sound of little children speaking to their creator. However, as one of Jesus’ disciples states in Luke 11:1, “Lord, teach us to pray…” we all need help in learning to pray. The children we once taught...
by Jeanie Shaw | Nov 5, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
I won’t mention the company’s name, but suffice it to say it was not named “Competent”. My request was simple. At least I thought so. Due to recent health challenges (I thank God I’m getting well), my husband and I needed to revise our travel plans. We had been...
by Jeanie Shaw | Oct 19, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
Three little words. Hard words. In. Due. Time. I have been holding on to this scripture: Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you. (1 Peter 5:6-7...