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 | 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 | Sep 23, 2024 | Devotional Thoughts, Latest Blogs
As the sun moved closer to the horizon, I witnessed the brilliant array of colors reflecting on the still waters of the river. Ahhh. My peaceful place, that both grounds and uplifts me. It is not unusual for me to post pictures of sunsets at the river, as I have...
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...
