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

New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on By jennifer

I love the beginning of New Year…the sense of a new beginning or a fresh start. (Maybe that’s why I’ve always been a huge fan of Mondays!) And I love the idea of resolutions for a new year; however, I am surprised how often I hear people say they’ve given up on resolutions…”why bother when you will just fail in two weeks!”

I think the devil just might be thrilled if all us Christians didn’t even bother – didn’t bother to try and better our marriages…or didn’t bother to be more of the parent, sister or daughter that Christ would have us to be…or didn’t bother to examine our hearts and ask God to help us – ANEW – to be more like Him, to let our lives reflect His grace and goodness and to allow us opportunities to minister for Him in the year ahead.

I love the following quote from Dr. Bob Jones, Sr., which says:

It is no disgrace to fail;
It is a disgrace to do less than your best
In order to keep from failing!

Just as a toddler learning to walk is encouraged by her parents to get up again and keep trying after each tumble to the ground, our Heavenly Father not only is encouraging us to try again but is pleased when we do so. I think all of us should make some resolutions – or resolve to try again – and set some goals…and then use 2009 to “press toward the mark.” We may stumble or even fall, but that’s okay. That’s good place to pray – and then, try again!

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