Author: Jenny

There is nothing better than the encouragement of a good friend. ~~Katharine Butler Hathaway Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness of a friend springs from their heartfelt advice. Proverbs 27:9 (ESV) This weekend I journeyed to San Antonio, Texas with several precious Christian sisters for the annual Women of Faith… Continue reading Treasured Moments

We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed but not driven to despair; persecuted but not forsaken; struck down but not destroyed. 2 Corinthians 4: 8-9 (ESV) No man is defeated without until he is defeated within. ~~ Eleanor Roosevelt When I was young, my mother and I would take occasional morning walks… Continue reading Broken, but Not Defeated

A wire and two nails in my tire Phone ringing Calls to make (been on phone 20 minutes and disconnected) Faxes incoming and outgoing Illnesses all around Bills to pay Gas prices too high Laundry piled up Mom I need… Honey what’s for supper? Loved ones pass away Fires Drought Misplaced keys, cell phones, and… Continue reading Losing Sight

But now that we are no longer shackled to that domineering mate of sin, and out from under all those oppressive regulations and fine print, we are free to live a new life in the freedom of God. Romans 7:6 (MSG) When my son was about eight years old, my husband and I, as well… Continue reading All Tied Up

Time for dinner!!!! I announced one evening as our family was settling in after a long day. My two year old son enthusiastically ran to the table, licking his lips until he saw IT on his plate…..BROCCOLI. He closed his eyes tightly, pursed his lips wrinkled his nose, shook his head, and said, “I can’t… Continue reading I Can’t Want It

  A big thank you goes out to The Inn at Circle T Ranch Arena in Hamilton, Texas for not once, but twice making a generous donation to Delta Kappa Gamma, Iota Upsilon Chapter. The donation included sheets, blankets, shampoo, and other toiletries. Delta Kappa Gamma Society is a group of professional women educators. One… Continue reading A Big Thank You

Where the soul is full of peace and joy, outward surrounding and circumstance are of comparatively little account. Hannah Whitall Smith Oh, that I would have wings like a dove! I would fly away and be at rest. Behold I would wander far away; I would lodge in the wilderness. I would hasten to my… Continue reading My Front Porch

Honor His holy name with Hallelujahs, you who seek God. Live a happy life! Keep your eyes open for God, watch for His works; be alert for signs of His presence. Psalms 105:3-4(MSG) August 5, 1970 is a day I shall never forget. I was 10 years old and living in Corpus Christi, Texas. This… Continue reading Sweet Assurances

MOON-CATCHIN’ NET I’ve made me a moon-catchin’ net, And I’m goin’ huntin’ tonight, I’ll run along swingin’ it over my head, And grab for that big ball of light. So tomorrow just look at the sky, And if there’s no moon you can bet I’ve found what I sought and I finally caught The moon… Continue reading The Power of Encouragement

May your home always be too small to hold all your friends. ~~ Irish Blessing We love because he first loved us. If someone says, “I love God”, and hates his brother, he is a liar, for the one who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has… Continue reading If I had to choose