by Jeanne Takenaka | Jan 31, 2022 | Conflict, Relationship, Tell His Story
Jeanne Takenaka I don’t know about you, but I sometimes still struggle when it comes to calming conflict. But conflict accompanies relationships. Hubs and I hadn’t been married very long before we realized conflict is a natural part of relationships. And yes, I... 
by Jeanne Takenaka | Dec 6, 2021 | Christmas, Tell His Story, Time
Jeanne Takenaka How do we thrive through the holidays when our world encourages us to live stressed? Being versus doing, especially in a season as busy as the pre-Christmas weeks, can leave us depleted. We know we should spend time simply being with Jesus, but... 
by Jeanne Takenaka | Nov 29, 2021 | Christmas, Doing or Being, Perspective, Tell His Story
Jeanne Takenaka And . . . we’re off and running into the chaos of Christmas, where we’re challenged to find the balance between doing or being fully in the season. Thanksgiving is a part of 2021’s history. Christmas Day looms less than a month away. Where has the year... 
by Jeanne Takenaka | Jun 7, 2021 | Tell His Story, Busy-ness, Rest, Trusting God
Jeanne Takenaka How do we keep going forward when we’re exhausted? I’m exhausted. The month of May held much more than I anticipated. I loved celebrating Peter’s graduation and having family come from around the country to be part of the celebration. I didn’t love... by Jeanne Takenaka | Jan 18, 2021 | Fear, Tell His Story, Trusting God
@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...
