by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 28, 2011 | Devotional Thoughts
If you look carefully inside my hands you may see my oldest grandson’s emotions! I met my daughter Melissa at the mall yesterday during lunch time in order to help her with the kids. They were scheduled to have their pictures taken. We played a bit while waiting for...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 27, 2011 | Devotional Thoughts
Ever go to encourage someone and then discover that you have received much more encouragement than you have given? Last night was one of those nights. I went “back to school” for a lesson in encouragement. Before dinner my friend, Deidre, sent me a...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 25, 2011 | Devotional Thoughts
Every so often these writings will center around children – both teaching them and being taught by them. Today I was taught. This morning I took my prayer walk with my 18 month old grandson. He listened attentively, while occasionally turning around to ask the...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 24, 2011 | Devotional Thoughts
I’ve always admired those close up pictures of butterflies that “some people” are able to capture. Well, yesterday was my day. While on a prayer walk I spied this beautiful creature enjoying some sweet nectar. Butterflies always remind me of the...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 23, 2011 | Devotional Thoughts
A few days ago while on facebook I noticed that my friend Erica had completed a century bike ride in Colorado. A century ride goes for at least 100 miles. This particular ride went through four mountain passes. This was particularly inspiring to me since she has...