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...
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...
