by Jeanie Shaw | Nov 24, 2020 | Devotional Thoughts
This past Saturday marked one year since my amazing husband died. I wondered how the day would feel. Would I celebrate his one-year heavenly birthday, mourn his loss, look at pictures, relive the horrible day, all of the above, or something else altogether? While we...
by Jeanie Shaw | Oct 24, 2018 | Life Lessons
Wisdom Reads Though Wyndham was always an excellent student, in elementary school he was occasionally chastised by teachers for reading. Yes, you read correctly. It seems he would creatively have his “correct” school textbook open while reading a biography tucked...
by Jeanie Shaw | May 23, 2017 | Devotional Thoughts
Carnivore. Vegetarian. Vegan. Gluten free. Dairy free. Organic. Eating for our blood type. So many “eating” options are before us, at least in the land where I live. We give great attention to our food intake, knowing it affects our physical health. I’ve often asked...
by Jeanie Shaw | Jan 24, 2017 | Devotional Thoughts
Recent conversation between my daughter and granddaughter: Gracie: Mommy, can you take my trash? (Gracie holds out a chewed on apple core.) Mommy: Gracie, I’m driving. You can just put it in the paper bag you are holding. Gracie: I need you to take it. Mommy: No...
by Jeanie Shaw | Apr 17, 2015 | Devotional Thoughts
There are big things in life that give us pause—and tempt us with worry. Things like illness, job struggles, and conflicts. They call us to a deeper and higher faith. Then there are other things that are small, and stupid, and annoying, and seemingly insignificant in...