Who am I? A wife for almost 40 years. A mom for over 36 years. A sister and a friend, of course. Each of these help describe me. But, even more, I have been a Christian since accepting Him as my Savior when I was 12 years old and, this truth defines each area of my life. I have enjoyed some mountain top experiences but have been through some very deep valleys as well. Valleys of incredible grief and even pits of depression. However, most of my days are ordinary, routine kind of days. But in every one of my days, God has been faithful. He has walked with me whatever the day. He strengthens, comforts, encourages and blesses me with life "most abundant."

A favorite life verse: The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. John 10:10

Why do I write? Though not quite as private as my dad, I am definitely my father's daughter. I find it difficult to share. And to let others in. But I do love to write. I love to put words into sentences and sentences in paragraphs that help express my thoughts. I hope my words help me share my heart. Share the life that God has given me and all that He has done for me and through me. I write with the hope of giving Him at least a bit of the glory He is due.

A verse to guide my writing: That the trial of your faith, being much more precious than of gold that perisheth, though it be tried with fire, might be found unto praise and honour and glory at the appearing of Jesus Christ. I Peter 1:7

Five Minute Friday: Opposites

Posted on By jennifer

Welcome to the blog….and hello to Friday.  I know this last day of the work week is a favorite for many but I am still number one fan for Mondays!!  Ah, and that simple thought leads me right to today’s Five Minute Friday.  The writing exercise where you get a prompt (on Friday morning so no time to mentally rehearse thoughts or ideas the night before) and simply write for five minutes.  And then publish.  Without (too much) overthinking or editing.  So, no need to drag out the intro either.  Today’s prompt: OPPOSITES

I like Mondays.  Many hate Mondays.  (Sigh).  I hate tomatoes.  My mom, like many others, loved fresh tomatoes.  Loved even  sandwich made simply with tomatoes (how can that be?).  I think of my children.  Raised in the same home, with the same opportunities, philosophies, and, in many ways, the same experiences.  And yet (almost) complete opposites.  As a side note, I find that truth interesting.  So interesting.  Sometimes I think I would love to deep dive into what makes that happen.  Other times and most often, I know that is probably best left alone.

The truth is we are all unique. Individual.  Like my children, we are similar in many ways.  But, for sure, we are all unique.  Opposities even.  As I consider that fact this morning, I am reminded we are “the same” at the foot of the cross.  In the eyes of our savior.  He sees each of us, with all our differences and uniqueness, as special, worthy, loved and full of potential.  What a beautiful, and yet sobering, truth.  Our world (myself included, if I am honest) tends to define and delineate us according to our differences.  I want to start seeing this world – my neighbors, my community and my family – as He does.  Starting today.

STOP.  My thoughts today.  Just the tip of the iceberg but, then again, it is only five minutes worth of writing.  I have challenged myself.  Not so much with the writing but my heart was challenged.  To see this world as the savior sees this world.

I hope you have a great weekend.  Enjoy these last, late summer days.  They really are quite lovely!!  I hope you will come back by the blog on Monday.

Five Minute Friday

Comments (6)

  1. What an interesting 5 minutes of writing about opposites, Jennifer! I like Mondays because it is like having a clean slate and starting off fresh. While I was teaching, Fridays were a look back to see what was successful, what wasn’t, and what needed revisiting or revamping. Wishing you a great Friday and a wonderful weekend.

  2. So true about the kids. They can live in the same house, same parents, same food, go to the same schools even – will turn out differently with their own personalities, interests, opinions on life. It keeps families interesting!

  3. I love Mondays too! It’s like we get a fresh start every week 🙂 What a gift! I also do not like tomatoes. Just not a fan. And yes, it is fascinating to look at kids born of the exact same parents and see all the uniqueness in them. That’s the creativity of the Father. He handcrafts each one of us. It’s so amazing when you think about it. Now, you want to talk opposites…that would be husband and wife. 🙂 hahaha At least in my household. 🙂

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