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 | May 17, 2023 | Discouragement, Heavenly Father, Perspective, Prayer, Suffering
Three miles or 30 minutes, that was my goal for the morning. The sun was unusually bright as it streamed in through the high gymnasium windows. The glare was blinding, I could hardly read the clock on the wall, but I knew it was within the 11 o’clock hour. The...
by Lynn Jackson | Apr 19, 2023 | Discouragement, Perspective, Remember
I keep a hand written note in my Bible from my husband, Scott. The note is a few years old, but it still makes me smile. His letter is thanking me for the effort I put into our backyard. The flowers I plant bring him joy. His note encourages me and frees me to do what...
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 | Oct 4, 2022 | Heavenly Father, Pain, Perspective, Suffering
Living Lampstands A woman was sharing her life story in front of the church auditorium. She shared her heart wrenching journey of losing her one and only child to addiction. She was vulnerable, real and beautiful. She openly invited us into her journey of love,...
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