by Jeanie Shaw | Mar 19, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
Mark-ups (whether red, purple or blue) from editing are my friends. A fellow writer and dear friend once told me of his posture toward editors—they are his welcomed friends. Thanks, Gordon. He told me he accepts most all of the input they give him. Ironically, he...
by Jeanie Shaw | Mar 13, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
If you are nervous that Friday the 13th is not supposed to be a good day… I actually have some good news for you. My good friend Elizabeth Thompson, who happens to be a gifted writer, launched a fabulous new website today. On this site you can find some...
by Jeanie Shaw | Mar 10, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
“Dad had me take a snowboard lesson; consequently he didn’t get to snowboard.”–Micah This was an observation my five-year-old grandson stated after his Saturday outing. I love that he thought about his dad, who loves snowboarding. I also love that he...
by Jeanie Shaw | Feb 12, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
Pleasant smells are wafting from my kitchen–both sweet and savory. My appointments cancelled today, morphing my plans…so I’m spending much of the day in the kitchen. A friend’s father passed this week and my neighbor had a baby, so it seemed a good time to send...
by Jeanie Shaw | Dec 24, 2014 | Devotional Thoughts
What would Christmas be without children? I am often amazed, softened and challenged by thoughts that go through their minds and out of their mouths. Micah’s dad, Justin (or Gus…he goes by both), shared about a conversation with Micah (4) that took place earlier this...