Cell phones, white boards, and a progression of cat-management strategies came into play. Mostly, we sang.
Author: Janeen Jarrell
Hello, Square One
New year, new opportunities cleverly disguised as challenges.
November, so far…
I’ve said a few times recently that I feel like a marble in a Hungry Hungry Hippos game. It remains a most accurate metaphor for November 2019, so far.
Guess That’s That
Shall we pursue safety from disappointment and potential failure, or shall we reach for the stars in spite of knowing that many miss and the landing can get rough?
Time for a Lunchbox
This isn’t the job I’ve been hoping for, but it’ll do in this season. It’s the perfect-for-now job, and for that I’ll give thanks.
Little Things
Maybe this pile of little things is indeed the big task for this season.
Which Way?
Well, the Best Choice was not me…or not that job…or not me in that job…or just, not me in that job now. So my few weeks with a very sweet host has become a few months. Enough time for him to “get accustomed to my face” yet again, and a few too many miles on…… Continue reading Which Way?
Be Still My Soul
Be still my soul the Lord is on thy sideBear patiently the cross of grief or painLeave to thy God to order and provideIn every change He faithful will remainBe still my soul thy best, thy heavenly friendThrough thorny ways leads to a joyful end Be still my soul when dearest friends departAnd all is…… Continue reading Be Still My Soul
How Great Thou Art
O Lord my God, When I in awesome wonder,Consider all the worlds Thy Hands have made;I see the stars, I hear the rolling thunder,Thy power throughout the universe displayed. Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,How great Thou art, How great Thou art.Then sings my soul, My Saviour God, to Thee,How great Thou…… Continue reading How Great Thou Art
When Hope is Closed
What should be one’s response upon finding hope closed for the season, or indefinitely? A smart person literate in scripture and faith should have an answer, but a compassionate person should add plenty of grace before daring to offer it.