by Jeanie Shaw | Jul 3, 2014 | Life Lessons
Often, as a “Nana and Papa,” my husband and I are asked for parenting advice. We were blessed to have been lovingly parented—and also fortunate to have received helpful God-focused training throughout the years while parenting our own kids. I am truly grateful. Along...
by Jeanie Shaw | Jun 26, 2014 | Devotional Thoughts
Risks motivate me as long as I feel they are safe, in the same way that spontaneity thrills me as long as it is planned. Needless to say, I need courage to take risks. Risks to be uncomfortable because of my faith; risks to be truthful and bold when truth may not be...
by Jeanie Shaw | Jun 10, 2014 | Devotional Thoughts
My husband drove his car into the driveway as I opened the front door. I was heading out to join him for our weekly extra-long prayer walk. On the way to the car I thought I’d take a quick look at the bird’s nest in my hanging geranium, as has been my...
by Jeanie Shaw | Jun 9, 2014 | Devotional Thoughts
The young man with eyeglasses too big and mismatched socks under his sandals stood on the median of the busy road this afternoon. I tried to assess his situation, as I eyed him a few car lengths ahead of me. I felt sad that such a young man would need to beg on the...
by Jeanie Shaw | Jun 5, 2014 | Devotional Thoughts
My hanging geranium plant has a guest. A mama bird made a nest, moved in and laid five eggs. The plant hangs on my front porch, and the anxious mama bird stays busy darting back and forth between an overhanging utility wire and her nest. She flies back and forth...
