Sharon JaynesGeneral Inspiration, Names of God 64 Comments

The Ancient of Days

 

“I kept looking until thrones were set up, and the Ancient of Days took His seat; His vesture was like white snow and the hair of His head like pure wool.” (Daniel 7:9 NASB)

 

Hip huggers. Bellbottoms. Tie dyed t-shirts. Platform shoes. Guitars. Loud Music. Pass it On. Bibles. Teenagers. Long stringy hair parted down the middle on both boys and girls.  Read more…

Sharon JaynesNames of God, Trusting God 85 Comments

God Sees What You’re Going Through

 

She gave this name to the LORD who spoke to her: “You are the God who sees me [El Roi],” for she said, “I have now seen the One who sees me.” (Genesis 16:13 NIV) 

One day I was sitting on the patio with a friend, Beth, and her step-father, Sam. We were waiting for the grill to heat up before placing steaks on to cook.  Read more…

Sharon JaynesA Sudden Glory, Living Fully, Prayer 33 Comments

Sit Down and Be Quiet

 

“Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted.  He did the same with the fish,” (John 6:11 NIV). 

Have you ever noticed this pattern in the gospels – the disciples get in a bind and Jesus bails them out.  It reminds me of the old fifties program,  Read more…

Sharon JaynesGeneral Inspiration 18 Comments

Sharon Speaking in South Carolina

Hi all my North Carolina and South Caronlina friends!

I’ll be speaking at Philippi Baptist Church in Union, South Carolina, March 21, 2013.

The topic: Your Scars are Beautiful to God.

I’d love to see you there!

For more information:

Philippi Baptist Church
Union, SC
Contact Person: Emily Ivey
864-427-1982
glenn@iveysfurniture.com

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Sharon JaynesA Sudden Glory, Living Free, Living Fully, Trusting God 32 Comments

Believing God Knows Best

 

“In all their distress he too was distressed,” (Isaiah 63:9 NIV).

 

When bad things happen we may never understand the why. God tells us, “’For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,’ declares the LORD. ‘As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts’” (Isaiah 55:8-9).  Read more…