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…

Sharon JaynesA Sudden Glory, General Inspiration, God's love, Renewing your mind with the Truth 7 Comments

He Loves Me!

I stood in a circle with a group of ladies to pray before heading to the podium to speak. They had been planning and preparing for about a year, and now the Christmas event was finally here. As we held hands in a circle of intercession, one of the women said, “This morning as I was sitting in the church praying for the event, God showed me that Sharon is very valuable to Him.” At that moment I began to weep…Read more

Sharon JaynesGeneral Inspiration, God's love, Relationships, Trusting God 46 Comments

DEATH, ROOMMATES, & A RANDOM CAT

One of the new features of my Blog is that I will have Guest Bloggers post from time to time. This will usually be when I’ve read something that stirs my heart, and want to share it with you. That’s what I’m doing today.

My brother left his wife and three teenage kids several years ago. (See, I told you I was just like you with messy families and the whole bit.) My sister-in-law has remained one of my best friends and his children are like my own.  Read more…

Sharon JaynesDealing with Your Past, Dreams of a Woman, Expectant Living, General Inspiration, Trusting God 107 Comments

6 Truths of Trials to Hang Your Hat On

 

Sometimes life doesn’t turn out the way we thought it would. Sometimes unexpected difficulties knock us off our feet and out of breath. Sometimes painful situations stab tender emotions already left fragile by past hurts.

In my own life, I’ve pondered the broken pieces of shattered dreams, and I’ve been amazed at what God has done with the pieces.  Read more…

Sharon JaynesExpectant Living, General Inspiration, Living Free, Living Fully 22 Comments

When Everything is Not “Just Fine”

 

I can still remember the Saturday night rituals at my house when I was six-years-old.  My mother wound my sun-streaked ash blonde hair in what seemed like a hundred pink sponge rollers.  She’d swipe her middle and pointer fingers through the sticky jar of blue Dippidy-Do, slather it on a swatch of hair, and then wind the sponge round and round.   Read more…