by Jenny Harrison Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) Those who know me best, know that I am directionally challenged. It has been said, “Jenny would have difficulty finding… Continue reading Recalculating
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Reporting for Duty
By Jenny Harrison “Don’t bother to give God instructions, just report for duty.” Corrie Ten Boom Old worn out rituals and traditions have a distinct way of working their way back into my life, even if they have no practical or meaningful purpose. I believe this is the case due to their familiarity rather than… Continue reading Reporting for Duty
GAPS
by Jenny Harrison Walk into any bookstore and you will find hundreds of books written to improve self-esteem, identity, and worth. But according to Dr. John F. Taylor Ph.D., psychologist from Oregon, the problem is there are serious GAPS in our understanding and subsequently teaching positive self- worth to our children. Grandiosity “Affectedly grand or… Continue reading GAPS
More Than Words
A Reposted Article by Dennis Ensor There is always beauty around us. Even in our most dire moments, it is there. To see it we are often required to be very intentional, to filter out the garbage. It is subtle, subdued. But, I don’t want to focus on that kind of beauty right now—the kind… Continue reading More Than Words
Happy Labor Day
by Jenny Harrison The following is a collection of work/labor quotes from famous leaders, authors, and scholars– Enjoy! “Far and away the best prize that life has to offer is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” ~~Theodore Roosevelt “My share of the work may be limited, but the fact that it is… Continue reading Happy Labor Day
The Art of Empathy
by Jenny Harrison According to dictionary.com empathy is defined as “the psychological identification with or vicarious experiencing of the feelings, thoughts, or attitudes of another.” Simply put, it is the ability to put yourself in another persons shoes or try to see a situation from their vantage point. Statements that lack empathy are steeped in… Continue reading The Art of Empathy
Lord, I Need You
by Michelle Welch “Behold, God is my salvation; I will trust, and will not be afraid; for the Lord God is my strength and my song, and he has become my salvation.” Isaiah 12:2 (ESV) We all have those days when we tremble at the thought of facing another moment in our affliction. Yet in… Continue reading Lord, I Need You
The Big Picture
A reposted article by Jenny Harrison To all perfection I see a limit; but your commands are boundless. Psalm 119:96 (NIV84) He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. Psalm 147:4-5 (NIV84) The year was 1978 and… Continue reading The Big Picture
Come Holy Spirit
By Jenny Harrison Jesus answered, “Very truly I tell you, no one can enter the kingdom of God unless they are born of water and the Spirit. Flesh gives birth to flesh, but the Spirit gives birth to spirit. You should not be surprised at my saying, ‘You must be born again.’ The wind blows… Continue reading Come Holy Spirit
The Healing Power of Prayer
by Jenny Harrison Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective. James 5:16 (NIV) Recently, some precious women from our church and community gathered to “Paint and Praise” with my dear friend Kelly Moore. The… Continue reading The Healing Power of Prayer