Lift Your Hands

by Jenny Harrison So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. Psalms 63:4 (ESV) Our Heavenly Father, we love you and we praise your Holy name. When we lift our hands to you, we turn our gaze upward and can’t help but be totally… Continue reading Lift Your Hands

Published
Categorized as Jenny

Two Speeds

by Jenny Harrison Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. John 14:27 (ESV) And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in… Continue reading Two Speeds

Published
Categorized as Jenny

Spiritual Gardening

by Jenny Harrison He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful.   John 15:2 (NIV84) Pruning: to rid or clear of anything superfluous (unnecessary) or undesirable. Recently, I decided to lose some weight. Truthfully, the… Continue reading Spiritual Gardening

Published
Categorized as Jenny

The Negotiation Table

by Jenny Harrison “Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional.” ~~Max Lucado “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.” Matthew 5:9 (ESV) “Mom, she won’t let me have a turn with the new game.” “Teacher, he called me a name and stuck his tongue out at me.” When you are… Continue reading The Negotiation Table

Published
Categorized as Jenny

Smile: A Tribute to Our Youth

by Jenny Harrison A happy heart makes the face cheerful, but heartache crushes the spirit. Proverbs 15:13 (NIV84) A cheerful look brings joy to the heart, and good news gives health to the bones. Proverbs 15:30 (NIV84) Precious personality, amazing attitude, and wisdom beyond her years- that is how I would describe the teenaged girl… Continue reading Smile: A Tribute to Our Youth

Published
Categorized as Jenny

Sixteen Minutes

by Jenny Harrison A healthy attitude is contagious but don’t wait to catch it from others. Be a carrier. ~~Tom Stoppard If you were to ask me about my graduate and post graduate school experience, I would have to admit that the endless lectures, term papers, and examinations are somewhat of a blur. However, there… Continue reading Sixteen Minutes

Published
Categorized as Jenny

A Serving Heart

by Jenny Harrison and Daniel Harrison The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted. Matthew 23:11-12 (NIV84) Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. Each of you should look not only… Continue reading A Serving Heart

Published
Categorized as Jenny

Shout to The Lord

by Jenny Harrison Shout with joy to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name; make his praise glorious! Say to God, “How awesome are your deeds! So great is your power that your enemies cringe before you. All the earth bows down to you; they sing praise to you, they sing praise… Continue reading Shout to The Lord

Published
Categorized as Jenny

Amazing Grace

by Jenny Harrison For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace. Romans 6:14 (NIV84) I was tuned in to the radio while driving a familiar road to one of my work destinations when I heard the song by Chris Tomlin, Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone). As… Continue reading Amazing Grace

Passing It Forward

by Jenny Harrison “You may be only one person in this world, but to one person at one time, you are the world.” ~~Anonymous I was sitting at my desk scoring tests and finishing reports when I heard the sweet voice of one of my students. We had visited earlier in the week about an… Continue reading Passing It Forward