Category Archives: Faith

Spring, Easter, and Gardens

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

It has been a rough day. I have felt physically ill because I spent much of the day focused on circumstances instead of on the Changer of circumstances. I have finally shifted my focus. I’m more at peace, and I’m … Continue reading →

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Hope for the Dark Days

Posted on April 6, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

To those of you whose lives are shrouded in deep darkness today, whose world has been shattered by an earthquake of a circumstance, God loves you. Long ago He laid it all on the line and gave Himself up for … Continue reading →

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In the Midst of the Storm

Posted on April 3, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

I don’t like storms, but I find myself in the middle of one again. This time it’s an actual, physical storm rather than a storm where my faith is being tested, my emotions are in turmoil, and our resources are … Continue reading →

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I’ve Got Nothing

Posted on March 27, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

The last several days have been exhausting. Last Thursday night, Princess Roo was up in the middle of the night with a stomach bug or GI issues. (I’m not sure which, but the result was the same.) Early Friday morning, … Continue reading →

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THIS is Love

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

I’ve almost finished reading the Bible from cover to cover again. As I made my way through 1 John today, I thought (again) of the many ways I am blessed. I have so many friends and family members who genuinely … Continue reading →

Posted in 1000 Gifts, Bible in 90 Days, Faith, Family, Friends, Gratitude, Growth, Multitudes on Monday, Reflections, Scripture Memory | 2 Comments

God’s Timing is Perfect!

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

Recent events showing how perfect God’s timing is have led me to meditate on Ecclesiastes 3:1 (NIV1984): “There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven . . .” The first thing that happened is … Continue reading →

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Immunology and Baptism

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

Immunology and baptism really have nothing to do with each other. They’re just the main topics of my thoughts tonight. This week we’ll have Princess Roo’s immunology appointment. We’re seeing the immunologist at the children’s hospital—not her allergist/immunologist, the one … Continue reading →

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Tornado Season and a Prayer Request

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

It’s tornado season. We were spared the storms last week that cost so many people their lives and that tore families and property apart. There are storms rolling in today. We don’t have a huge threat of severe weather but … Continue reading →

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Filled with Power

Posted on March 6, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

It’s one of those days. You know the kind. The days where you really want to curl up into a ball on the bed and cry, but you don’t because you know it won’t change anything (and will probably give you … Continue reading →

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When the Shock Wears Off

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Jennifer Janes

It’s been a little over two months since we got the diagnosis that changed our world. It wasn’t unexpected, but hearing someone say it out loud and seeing it written in a report about my daughter still caught me off guard. … Continue reading →

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