by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 16, 2016 | Devotional Thoughts
We’ve all felt it. It comes in various shapes and sizes without respect for age or background. It can kick you in the gut—when you don’t get a desired job, or make the team, or garner attention from someone you were sure you would marry. Maybe it stabbed you...
by Jeanie Shaw | Nov 24, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
Nothing shouts sincerity louder than the sound of little children speaking to their creator. However, as one of Jesus’ disciples states in Luke 11:1, “Lord, teach us to pray…” we all need help in learning to pray. The children we once taught...
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 | Mar 4, 2013 | Devotional Thoughts
Do you sometimes feel like your life can be as pictured here – running in circles but not really getting where you intend to go? I like to think that my dog, Denver, is quite a smart dog – however, he has a habit that causes me to shed doubt on his...
by Jeanie Shaw | Aug 16, 2012 | Devotional Thoughts
I am still smiling, somewhat in disbelief from my little photo shoot that happened a few minutes ago. Several months back I saw a turkey at someone’s front door and took a picture of this unusual scene. This prompted me to write about surprises and...