by Jeanni Shepherd | Jun 5, 2020 | Holy Hilarity!
Not much good comes of eavesdropping. In Sarah’s case, not only did she get caught, she got exposed. Deep longing, weary of standing fast, she had let go of the child dream. Arms long-empty found other things to hold. But that didn’t stop the missing, the aching, the...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Jun 2, 2020 | Holy Hilarity!
…if it is to show mercy, do it cheerfully. — Romans 12:8 NIV “Are you depressed?” The doctor didn’t even look up as he asked. The question caught me off guard because I hadn’t considered that possibility and, on consideration, really couldn’t tell. The answer I...
by Jeanni Shepherd | May 30, 2020 | Living in Hope
Hope has been our companion through these May spring days. Coming to the end of the month, I wonder what thought or picture might still be with you? Perhaps the connection of hope based on God’s character has stirred your thinking. Or maybe it’s the idea that hope is...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Apr 16, 2020 | Joining Together
As we pay attention to the outcry around us, it would seem the urgency of our situation demands us to galvanize into action. Who wouldn’t, when faced with an urgent need, step up to help? I am reminded of the story of Henri Nouwen in Peru. When he saw the street...
by Jeanni Shepherd | Apr 15, 2020 | Joining Together
“God is King, robed and ruling, God is robed and surging with strength.” (Psalm 93:1 The Message) “Like every newborn he has come from very far. His eyes are dazzled by the brilliance of the star. So glorious is he, he goes to this immoderate length To show his love...
