by Jeanie Shaw | Sep 3, 2014 | Devotional Thoughts
For nine consecutive mornings, while attending a church leadership conference in Singapore, I opened the hotel window curtain to an inspiring view. It wasn’t a view of the bustling harbor below or of the beautiful orchids carefully planted throughout the city. This...
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...
