by Susan Jenkins Writer | Sep 11, 2023 | Disaster, Faith, History
9/11 Katrina COVID These events are so ingrained in the fabric of our collective experience that we can refer to them by their shortened names and evoke emotions with strong memories in the minds of most; beyond this, what ties them together? For 9/11, there was no...
by Susan Jenkins Writer | Sep 20, 2021 | Disaster, Faith, History
The memories that flowed from the 20th anniversary of 9/11 touched me more deeply than any in recent years. Reading the transcript detailing the plans of Flight 93 passengers to overpower their hijackers brought the awe of their bravery back to me in fresh waves. I...
by Susan Jenkins Writer | Apr 7, 2018 | Bible, Faith, History, Salvation
Are you wrong? No? Are you sure? Is there a chance you could be in the wrong in some area of your life? Why would any writer start an article by asking such questions? Are we trying to lose readers here? Being told we are wrong can cut us to the very heart. We have...
by Susan Jenkins Writer | Dec 12, 2016 | Bible, Christmas, Faith, History, Home and family, Love
I know, it probably should be “Christmas and me”. Or is it “Christmas and I”? You decide, as I talk about this unique phenomenon we call “Christmas” as seen through the lens of my heart. There are questions within the community of...
by Susan Jenkins Writer | Nov 20, 2016 | Bible, Faith, History, Spirituality
“Read it again, Mommy.” I really don’t remember the number of times, but I know they were many. I picture where they all took place. As we snuggled in for bedtime reading after family prayer, my young daughter would ask for the story about the...
by Susan Jenkins Writer | Jan 13, 2016 | Bible, Faith, History, Home and family, Inspiration, Spirituality
This isn’t a post about being without earthly possessions, though it wouldn’t be a bad thing to call attention to — there are certainly people in that situation. Instead it’s a reference to a message Bro. Aaron Dutton preached recently, and its...