by Jeanie Shaw | Jan 1, 2023 | Articles, Bible Studies, Books, and Academics
Part 1: Why did you decide at your stage of life to go back to school? As I look back, I honestly believe God was calling me to this new path. If you had told me ten years ago that I would be a doctoral candidate as I near my seventh decade of life, I would probably...
by Jeanie Shaw | Dec 31, 2022 | Life Lessons
Most days, as I watch the sunset over the Connecticut River across the street from my house, I reflect on the previous hours of daylight. An ancient practice, called the Spiritual Examen, is a prayerful reflection of the events of the day to find God’s presence and...
by Jeanie Shaw | Dec 22, 2022 | Devotional Thoughts
At precisely this time, 48 years ago, I was running some last-minute errands in preparation for our wedding, which would be happening later at 3:00 pm, December 14, 1974. I was at the store with a friend trying to find a blue garter (what a stupid tradition that...
by Jeanie Shaw | Dec 7, 2022 | Bible Studies, Books, and Academics
So, it’s that special time of year when we look forward to celebrating the incarnation…God in the flesh…the reason for hope. And what an incomparable gift this is. Hope is everything. To celebrate, we like to give gifts. Given that reality, I want to let you know...
by Jeanie Shaw | Nov 21, 2022 | Bible Studies, Books, and Academics
Three of my granddaughters had just left our house. It was their bedtime, so their mom had taken them home. I did not know it would be the last time they would see their Papa alive, though I was well aware that every day was a gift. I then adjusted Wyndham’s medical...
