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...
by Lynn Jackson | Oct 9, 2019 | Heavenly Father, Leadership, Obedience, Perspective, Prayer, Pride, Relationship
The colorful lights of the amusement park are glowing and the festive music is playing. A toddler is excitedly tugging on daddy’s hand, “Hurry Daddy, we have to get in line! We don’t want to miss the ride! Come on, Daddy! Hurry up! This way!” The toddler pulls extra...
by Lynn Jackson | Dec 6, 2018 | Boundaries, Heavenly Father, LIsten, Looking, Obedience, Parenting, Perspective, Relationship
Pssst……. I don’t remember how, but I have a hunch chocolate chips were involved. Our children were trained by the age of 3; when they heard my “Pssst…”, to look up into the eyes of momma. Once our eyes met, it only took a movement of my head, facial expression or a...
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