by Jeanne Takenaka | Jan 16, 2023 | Anxiety, Perspective, Tell His Story, Trusting God
When have inaccurate perceptions impacted how you saw the facets of your life? I sat in church one recent Sunday, and I felt convicted. Or maybe it was condemnation tangling my thoughts and heart. I’d been dealing with anxiety from a number of different life... 
by Jeanne Takenaka | Jan 9, 2023 | One Word, Pray, Tell His Story
How do we go about preparing our hearts and minds for the new year? When I was young, I viewed the year as an open planner with 365 blank squares. Sure, I knew I’d have a vacation here and there. Some spaces would be filled with coffee dates with friends. Many of... 
by Jeanne Takenaka | Dec 19, 2022 | Christmas, Tell His Story
Who are your favorite characters in the Christmas story? Honestly? I think I’m fascinated by each one. Mary and Joseph with their devotion and determination to live in obedience to God’s call on their lives. Zacharias and Elizabeth, who after decades, became... 
by Jeanne Takenaka | Dec 5, 2022 | Christmas, Tell His Story, Trusting God
Does anyone else battle against striving for perfection during this time of year? Family dynamics can be tricky at any time of year, but especially during the Christmas season. Expectations sometimes suffocate us. The pressure to appear like the Norman Rockwell family... 
by Jeanne Takenaka | Nov 28, 2022 | Intentional Living, One Word, Tell His Story, Trusting God
How does one choose one word to focus on for each year? Many years ago, a friend turned me on to the concept of choosing One Word rather than setting New Year’s resolutions. Why bring this up right now? Thanksgiving is barely in our rearview mirror and Christmas...
