by Jeanie Shaw | Sep 21, 2016 | Devotional Thoughts
He’s an “old soul” at six years old. I’m often taken aback by conversations with my grandson. On the playground, he might be found playing ball with his friends,or asking his teacher how her day is going and if teaching makes her happy. That’s just the way he...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 30, 2016 | Life Lessons
As I opened the refrigerator it hit me. My epiphany came as the waft of cold air came spilling from the stainless steel rectangular box. I was out of eggs. This eggless dilemma was deceiving, as the cardboard egg container still looked the same from the outside....
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 16, 2016 | Devotional Thoughts
We’ve all felt it. It comes in various shapes and sizes without respect for age or background. It can kick you in the gut—when you don’t get a desired job, or make the team, or garner attention from someone you were sure you would marry. Maybe it stabbed you...
by Jeanie Shaw | May 30, 2016 | Devotional Thoughts
In honor of Memorial Day, I’m re-posting a blog from last year. Our visit to Normandy resulted in my gaining a much greater appreciation for the men and women who sacrificed their lives…but even more appreciation for God’s sacrifice for me. Oh, the...
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...
