by Lynn Jackson | Jul 12, 2023 | Contentment, Frustration, Obedience, Perspective, Servanthood
For eleven years my husband and I facilitated groups of people on short term mission trips. We took teams to other countries and to needy places in our own country. And there was a phenomena that we saw over and over again, as well as recognizing it in our own...
by Lynn Jackson | Jun 19, 2023 | Battle, Fear, Obedience, Perspective, Trust
Say it out loud for me, “I can’t…..!” What is the first thing that comes to mind? I can’t change jobs! I can’t talk to my neighbor! I can’t move! I can’t exercise! I can’t read the Bible! I can’t talk to my husband! I can’t join a small group! I can’t stop screaming...
by Lynn Jackson | Feb 8, 2023 | Commitment, Love, Obedience, Relationship
My love story. I was number 6 of 7 siblings, second to the youngest. I was born and raised in a Catholic family for which I am grateful. I learned at an early age that God is real, He is the creator and He is to be respected. My mother struggled with mental illness...
by Lynn Jackson | Nov 22, 2022 | Anger, Contentment, Heavenly Father, Obedience, Perspective
Spoken in a low, monotone voice, “If I hear a knock on my bedroom door (dramatic pause), there better be blood or fire.” Said me, a very tired young mommy. Pointing a finger in the air to emphasis my parental positional authority. Our four young children learned...
by Lynn Jackson | May 28, 2021 | Obedience, Passionate
Do you have a strong desire to be a roaring fire of God?! The Christian writer Oswald Chambers continues to touch thousands of lives almost 100 years since his publications. It has been said, “His life was a well laid fire on which…..the flame of God fell with such...
by Lynn Jackson | Sep 18, 2020 | Heavenly Father, LIsten, Obedience, Perspective, Relationship, Trust
It feels like just yesterday, when our daughters, aged 7 and 5, were dressed in mommy and daddy’s clothes. The oldest in daddy’s suit, tie and hat with a painted mustache and beard. The youngest in one of my dresses, long beads, high heels and lipstick. They were...
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