Where Faith and Grace Hold Hands
Fear: 4 Steps to Free Ourselves From Fear’s Influence
@JeanneTakenaka Have you ever considered fear’s influence on your decisions and interactions with others? Many years ago, I let a few words slip out about a friend, stupid and impulsive words. They weren’t gossip, but they were the kind that I didn’t want her to know...
Fear: How Do We Overcome the Fear of Loss?
@JeanneTakenaka Shortly after Hubs and I married, he attended a three-month school on the other side of the country. Night after night, fear washed over me as I worried about something happening to him. When my lights went out before bed, fears lit up my mind. Now...
2021: Focusing on One Word
@JeanneTakenaka There’s something exciting about hanging that new calendar and beginning to think about the possibilities a new year can hold. I don’t know about you, but I gave up on creating a list of New Year’s resolutions a long time ago. There are a lot of...
Emmanuel: When It’s Hard to Remember God is With Us
@JeanneTakenaka Emmanuel. God is with us. I have heard this name of Jesus for most of my life. And I’ve taken its meaning for granted.God. With. Us. Have you ever stopped—really stopped—to consider these three little words? Nine letters that speak such hope. We walk...
Rest: Practical Suggestions for Embracing Rest in Our Lives
@JeanneTakenaka Last year, I discovered a new (to me) kind of rest. I had committed to many obligations during the holiday season. It was December fourth, and I was already weary. A friend invited me to spend the evening at a historic hotel admiring Christmas lights...