Sharon JaynesA Sudden Glory, Expectant Living, Power of Words 13 Comments

The Danger of Ingratitude

“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise,” (Psalm 100:4).

Right in the center of my Bible, I find an invitation into God’s presence. And while there is nowhere we can go away from God’s presence, we can certainly feel distant from Him.

In Genesis chapter 2, we read of Adam and Eve’s original sin of disobedience to God’s one command not to eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil.  Read more…

Sharon JaynesA Sudden Glory, Expectant Living, God's love, Listening to God 85 Comments

Could You Be the Answer To Someone’s Prayer?

 

Two weeks ago, I was preparing for an upcoming trip to El Salvador with Compassion International and my ministry partners, Gwen Smith and Mary Southerland.

We were going to visit several projects in three different cities to get a better understanding how Compassion breaks the cycle of poverty among some of the world’s poorest populations.  Read more…

Sharon JaynesConfidence in Christ, Expectant Living, Living Free, Living Fully, Renewing your mind with the Truth, Uncategorized 81 Comments

News Flash! The War is Over!

 

I sat with my first cup of coffee on Saturday morning, reading the Living Section of the newspaper.

Steve, a non-coffee-drinker, read the editorial page.

He stopped to read an article out loud. It is a common practice between us. Even though we know the other will read it eventually, when something stirs us,  Read more…

Sharon JaynesDreams of a Woman, Expectant Living, General Inspiration, Living Fully, Renewing your mind with the Truth, Trusting God, Uncategorized 191 Comments

When You Have the “Why Bother” Blues

2014

new year with new challenges…and a few old ones that slid right on over into 2014 like grease on a slick countertop.

Tell me, have you ever wanted to throw up your hands because the same old struggles cling to your heart and wrap around your soul.

“Why bother! I’ve prayed. I’ve tried. I’ve cried.  Read more…