by Jeanie Shaw | Mar 23, 2026 | Articles, Latest Blogs, News and Updates, Spiritual Formation, Uncategorized
72 years ago today, this headline appeared in the local paper from my hometown: “Baby’s Birth Saves Gainesville Boy From Drowning.” The story behind it is one I remember each birthday. The headline got it almost right.A life was...
by Jeanie Shaw | Dec 1, 2025 | Latest Blogs, Life Lessons
Friday, Nov 21st marked six years since my husband, Wyndham, left this earth. He was a man of deep kindness, wisdom, and a heart turned toward others. Every year on this day, I honor his life with a “Pay It Forward Day.” It’s simple. I look for people to bless...
by Jeanie Shaw | Nov 9, 2025 | Devotional Thoughts, Latest Blogs, Life Lessons
I recently returned from walking the Camino de Santiago, beginning in Sarria and ending at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, where tradition says James is buried. The Camino is both a physical and spiritual trail. It’s walked by thousands, most with tired feet,...
by Jeanie Shaw | Apr 14, 2025 | Devotional Thoughts, Latest Blogs, Life Lessons, Spiritual Formation
I’m excited to share about a personal, healing project I have been working on for a few years. As I have been taking photos of the river during my walks, I began writing poetry to express what I learn and feel as I seek to hear what God wants to teach me. This...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 16, 2024 | Latest Blogs, Life Lessons
I’m part of a coffee shop sip club where I pay a small monthly fee for unlimited daily coffee. I can walk to this local coffee shop, and I rarely miss a day. Since I love a large, iced coffee and a refill (decaf refill), I could easily spend in one day what I spend in...
