Walking with God, Digesting Scripture and Pointing Others to Grow Deeper in their Faith
Sometimes this is easy, sometimes this is hard. Thomas Merton, a famous spiritual writer rocked my world years ago when I read his book. This is horrible but I read it so long ago that I do not recall the title but I copied 1 chapter, the chapter on love. Merton says, “without my love... Continue Reading →
Many of us white people are asking what we can do in these days where racism abounds. Here’s a few places to start: I challenge you to listen. Hurting people need to be heard. Listen to those around you. Make an effort to listen to someone you don't even know. If you don't know anyone of... Continue Reading →
Suffering stopped for Jesus today as His broken body gave out. Jesus was human. His followers were devastated, confused, grieving, hiding. This wasn’t what was supposed to happen in their minds even though Jesus had tried to prepare them. We look at the disciples like they were crazy acting like they did because we know... Continue Reading →
Some of our kids are dead: gang shootings, domestic violence, a hit and run at night where he was left for dead like he was trash. Some of our kids are in jail: gangs, violence, drugs, theft, fraud. Some of our kids are in foster care: Mom chose her sex offender boyfriend over her children,... Continue Reading →
Once I become more deeply involved in helping people I have discovered these do's and don'ts to be helpful and I hope they can help you too. These principles are especially helpful when we are involved helping family members and those we already know and have a relationship with as well. Creating boundaries for us... Continue Reading →
I'm praying for those who have aborted a child as I cannot even imagine the pain this political season brings to them. Some who have aborted regret their decision later and this pain can linger for years and years. It’s a pain that isn’t spoken of except in the utmost of confidential situations like with... Continue Reading →
Jeni Martin Johnson 