by Susan Jenkins Writer | Aug 3, 2016 | Faith, Home and family, Inspiration, Walking with God
For me it marks the end of an era. Â The passing didn’t make the news, but it certainly affected me. You see, my earlier single years were impacted by a touch much gentler, more personable, and certainly more genteel than my own. That touch was embodied in three...
by Susan Jenkins Writer | Jul 24, 2016 | Bible, Faith, Inspiration, Spirituality, Walking with God
I have no doubt that many people familiar with the biblical story of David — “The Poor Shepherd Boy Makes it to the Throne of Israel†heartwarming saga — would like to identify with the elevated king. After all, God promised him that he would bless his house,...
by Susan Jenkins Writer | Jul 10, 2016 | Bible, Faith, Inspiration, Spirituality
So there you are, snoozing away. Â All is calm, quiet, peaceful. Then you hear it: Â the whine. Â Not one of the kids this time — no, this is the whine of flight, the high-pitched sound of tiny wings. Near your head. You feel the brush of six little feet against...
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...
by Susan Jenkins Writer | Dec 23, 2015 | Bible, Christmas, History, Inspiration, Spirituality
Maybe I should have packed faster. Then I could have pleaded with Joseph to leave sooner. We should have had a room… Maybe I should have asked those kings why myrrh was brought to my baby. People are buried, wrapped in myrrh. Maybe I should have sent that back...
by Susan Jenkins Writer | Mar 16, 2013 | Faith, Home and family, Inspiration, Spirituality
Walk and chew bubblegum! Â Oh, you’ve got that one? Â Great! Â (Just don’t leave your gum on the sidewalk when you’re done.) Pat your head and rub your tummy! Good with that one, too? Â Wow, we’re getting somewhere. How about saying...
