by Jeanie Shaw | Sep 30, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
You never know what might inspire you while eating a bowl of lentils. Today my bowl of soup seemingly called out to me, “Where is your courage, Jeanie?” Stay with me here. The lentils may speak to you as well. David (as in the young boy who slew the...
by Jeanie Shaw | Sep 11, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
Reposting from a couple of years ago…because it’s important to remember. Since I was in New York for a conference during the week of the twelfth anniversary of the 2001 terrorist attack I was “hesitantly eager” to visit the September 11 Memorial. Upon...
by Jeanie Shaw | Sep 9, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
Seven swimsuit-clad children (and their parents) were filled with great anticipation on this unofficial last day of summer. The weather was fully cooperating as the kids woke from their “cousin sleepover”. We had celebrated Caleb’s birthday the night...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 6, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
Exhaustion was nearing as Gracie and Emery (two of my granddaughters) headed upstairs for their naps. They were sharing a room for their rest time—since as cousins and best friends they desired to be together every possible moment during Gracie’s two- day visit. It...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 3, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
Early one morning Stewart the Frog’s curiosity sent him into the fields beyond his familiar pond. As he explored, he happened upon a container that was filled with water. Hot from hopping, he climbed in to get refreshed and re-hydrated. He was so comfortable in the...
