by Lynn Jackson | Apr 23, 2025 | Focus, Looking, Obedience, Perspective
I asked several people the following question. “What specific words did your parents or boss say so that you knew it wasn’t a suggestion but an expectation to be fulfilled?” These are some of the responses I received: I need you to do this now! Make it happen! I...
by Lynn Jackson | Feb 25, 2025 | Obedience, Perspective, Servanthood
I get a skip in my step whenever it’s time to pull out a different apron for the next season! If you come to my house around mealtime, you will most likely find me in an apron. I have made aprons for a lot of my family members. Although we are empty nesters, you will...
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...
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