by Jeanne Takenaka | Sep 20, 2021 | God's Love, Perspective, Tell His Story
Jeanne Takenaka Have you ever asked yourself this: does God care—really care—when I’m walking through hard times? Recently, a friend texted asking me to pray. When we talked later, she shared the heartbreaking, soul-wearying things going on in her life right now. She...
by Jeanne Takenaka | Sep 5, 2021 | Change, Perspective, Tell His Story
Jeanne Takenaka How do you handle change when the unexpected enters your life? I may take ridiculous pleasure in creating plot twists for my stories. Maybe I’m a little mischievous because I enjoy watching my characters struggle. Mostly, I delight in the journey I...
by Jeanne Takenaka | Apr 12, 2021 | Perspective, Tell His Story, Waiting
Jeanne Takenaka I’ve worked toward publication for over ten years. TEN. YEARS. I jumped into this writing adventure certain I’d be published within a year. Two on the outside. Walking this long road has challenged me to keep a healthy mindset. Somehow, I must have... by Jeanne Takenaka | Mar 1, 2021 | Mothering, Perspective, Tell His Story
By @JeanneTakenaka I’ve lost track of how many times, in my heart of hearts, I’ve yearned to make a difference in our world. As a teen, I was certain the path to greatness lay just ahead of me. All I needed was to find the said path, and I’d be on my way. Now,... by Jeanne Takenaka | Nov 2, 2020 | Perspective, Rest, Tell His Story, Trials
@JeanneTakenaka Who’s going to look back on this year and wave their hand wildly saying, “I was able to rest lots in 2020!”? Not me! This year shoved on us a constant, underlying level of stress. It’s encouraged worry. For some of us, 2020 added to our already busy... by Jeanne Takenaka | Sep 21, 2020 | Perspective, Series, Stuff Series
@JeanneTakenaka Please tell me I’m not the only one who’s faced my life and felt overwhelmed by the sheer volume of stuff that needs attention. Right now, for me, it’s schedules, navigating a recent rejection, teenaged boys who need very different things, an on-going...
