by Lynn Jackson | Mar 8, 2023 | Love, Prayer, Relationship
This is what a group of 4 to 8 year olds answered when asked, “What does love mean?” “When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know that you name is safe in their mouth.” Billy-age 4 “Love is when you go out to eat and give somebody most of...
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 | Sep 6, 2022 | Cynicism, Heavenly Father, Holy Spirit, Joy, Looking, Perspective, Prayer, Relationship, Trust
Cat In The Hat Theology We have a cascading rock water fountain on our back porch. It’s only 2 feet high but it brings me so much pleasure! I even leave it on when I am in the house, so I can hear the water trickle. It refreshes my soul! There is something about...
by Lynn Jackson | Dec 5, 2021 | Anger, Heavenly Father, Relationship
In my growing up years, being pouty and not eating dinner with the family was not an option. One day, I was angry because I didn’t get my way. When mom called us to dinner I said I wasn’t hungry and refused to come. And then there was my father’s response, “You...
by Lynn Jackson | Jan 22, 2021 | Heavenly Father, Looking, Perspective, Prayer, Relationship, Trust
Night. That dark place that begins at sunset and endures until sunrise. Night is the darkest time. And it can feel like it will never end. I remember camping as a single young woman. Leaving my tent in the middle of the night to find the campground rest room was...
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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