by Jeanni Shepherd | Dec 30, 2020 | Sacred Pause
SACRED PAUSE Thanks so much for being a part of our Sacred Pause Advent series! We have so enjoyed being with you, together reflecting on the themes of Christ’s coming. Looking toward the new year, our prayer for us all is to live with expectancy rather than...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Dec 29, 2020 | The Gift of Presence
Gideon said to him, “Me, my master? How and with what could I ever save Israel? Look at me. My clan’s the weakest in Manasseh and I’m the runt of the litter.” God said to him, “I’ll be with you. Believe me, you’ll defeat Midian as one man.” –Judges 6:15-16 MSG I...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Dec 25, 2020 | The Gift of Presence
It was finished. She felt His life leave her body. Waiting anxiously to hear Him cry, she could only take deep breaths, trying to come back to some sort of physical balance. There! Exhausted she lay back overwhelmed with relief. The birth was done. This part was over....
by Jeanni Shepherd | Dec 23, 2020 | Sacred Pause
SACRED PAUSE There’s not much easy about giving birth. Few other experiences can replicate the miracle of birth and few other experiences can match birth’s requirement of being so out of control. Zach and Noelle Slagel share their thoughts about birth and rebirth...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Dec 22, 2020 | The Gift of Presence
But giving thanks is a sacrifice that truly honors me. If you keep to my path, I will reveal to you the salvation of God. –Psalm 50:23 NLT I love that when Elizabeth hugged Mary, baby John leapt for joy. His fetal recognition of Jesus enlivened his whole being...
