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 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 JaynesLiving Free, Living Fully, Trusting God 98 Comments

The Beauty of Boundaries

Talk to any mom and ask what a two-year-old’s favorite word is and most will agree. It’s “no.”

When my son was two years old, it certainly was his.

“Steven, put up your toys,” was met by, “No.”

“Steven, time for a nap,” was countered with, “No.”

“Steven, eat your green beans,” was resisted with,  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 JaynesTrusting God 2 Comments

Trusting God to Lead the Dance

OK, now that’s a funny picture of me. I couldn’t figure out how to get the video to put a different one.

Today I am recouperating from a red-eye flight home from Oregon where I spent three days speaking at a retreat for some AMAZING women, one day with my AMAZING agent, and one day with my AMAZING Harverst House Publishing Team.  Read more…

Sharon JaynesDealing with Your Past, Dreams of a Woman, Forgiveness, General Inspiration, Living Free, Living Fully, Trusting God 108 Comments

What To Do With a Broken Dream

 

I’ve been thinking about broken dreams lately.

We’ve all got them. Just different ones.

So what are you going to do with yours?

[tweetherder]Could it be that God is waiting for you to give Him the broken pieces of your shattered dreams so that He can make a beautiful mosaic from them?[/tweetherder]

Could it be that you are clinging tightly to the shards and refusing to let them go?  Read more…