by Jackie | Jan 4, 2020 | Family
When we were raising our three kids I/we were very intentional about teaching them all the things we felt they needed to know in order to be prepared for their adult life. We discussed life situations and the best way to handle them, and as each one left home we...
by Jackie | Jan 1, 2020 | Nonsensical Emotions
In 61 years of living, if I could choose one entire year to live over again…2019 would NOT be it. Whew. That year was a doozy. It was hard. I’ve seen many people assigning a word to 2019 and a word they have in mind as they enter 2020. For me – 2019...
by Jackie | Dec 19, 2019 | Going Deeper
I was studying the other day and discovered an amazing translation of a very significant word. Asah! Jesus’ last word was “tetelistai.” It is the same word as the “asah” in Hebrew. It means “to complete something.” It also means “to create.” And, it means “to make...
by Jackie | Dec 17, 2019 | Going Deeper
Lately I have been struggling with the concept of hope. In fact, I’ve been wrestling with it – is it realistic, is it harmful, and is it helpful? I must confess that there are a few people and a few situations where I am beginning to lose hope. Logic tells me...
by Jackie | Dec 10, 2019 | Me & You
Hello! Hello! Hello! I’m sorry I missed a few days of blogging. With Christmas festivities and radiation, it’s been a bit more challenging to find the time. And when I finally find the time – I am finding the need for a serious nap! I’m on the home stretch...