by Jeanie Shaw | Oct 3, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
If you were stranded somewhere, what items would you most want to have in your pocket or your purse? I know what I’d want to have close at hand – dental floss and duct tape. The versatility of these items is impressive. Dental floss has helped me out of numerous...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 23, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
There are many arenas where I can get stuck in the “almost going for it” stance. The longer I take to leave the starting block, the more overwhelmed I can feel to start or “restart” something I actually really want to do. Then, anticipatory fatigue (thanks Fred...
by Jeanie Shaw | Jun 15, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
As my granddaughter, Lexi, was sitting on our kitchen counter on the morning of her fourth birthday she was discussing with her parents the upcoming birthday dinner which was to take place that evening. (Her family is living with us, while waiting to move into their...
by Jeanie Shaw | May 31, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
I’ve faced a lot of “big deal” things that have tested my faith and perseverance. Sometimes however, it’s the “little annoyances” that take the wind out of your sails and test your faith and perseverance seemingly more than some big issues. These can sneak up and...
by Jeanie Shaw | May 29, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
Have you ever searched for….. that still, quiet place of utter bliss? That place where you can gather your thoughts and focus on what is most important, rather than all that is urgent? That place where you can commune with your creator and leave refreshed and full...