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... by Jeanne Takenaka | Sep 14, 2020 | Perspective, Stuff Series
@JeanneTakenaka Purging a closet, much less a room, can feel overwhelming. When we do the work, a room is opened up, and so is something inside us. But what things do we need to purge from our internal closets? What do we do when our hearts and minds need renewing?... by Jeanne Takenaka | Aug 30, 2020 | Goals, Perspective, Simplicity, Stuff Series
By Jeanne Takenaka I first posted this series a few years ago. When I decided to re-purpose our junk room, God taught me a lot more than I expected, touching both my heart and my spirit in the process. When Linda Stoll shared about some purging she did, I...