Anxious Thoughts

Hello Friend,

Do you ever struggle with anxious thoughts? I do. Sometimes they come around - making even peaceful moments dark with the threat of what if...

but I want to live differently!

You can read about it here:

http://www.guideposts.org/blog/anxious-questions

I'm so very thankful that in Jesus we can overcome worry. Sweet, sweet grace!

Sending you hugs and love on this last weekend in February. Thank you for being my friend.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

A Parent's Joy

Hello Friend,

Our children...they just grow too fast.

Last week I noticed how a child has stretched and grown and it made me think about my spiritual life. Do you suppose that God delights in our growth, too?

Here's the link to my recent post at GUIDEPOSTS:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/a-parents-joy

 

 

Wishing you warm and wonderful things on this winter day.

 

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

 

Seeing the Good in My Spouse

Dear Friend,

Have you ever been frazzled? Tired? Pressed thin? Overwhelmed by even good things?

This has been my reality recently. And the other night, I snapped at Lonny and then realized a little something about what I was choosing to see.

You can read about it here:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/seeing-the-good-in-my-spouse?int_source=front_page&int_medium=HPBlocks&int_campaign=SeeingtheGoodinMySpouse


Oh, the blessing of forgiveness and grace!

Thank you for being here with me.It's my prayer that you'll have a warm and wonderful day.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Vulnerability in Friendship

Hello Friend,

Have you ever noticed something so wonderful, beautiful, that it made you stop and consider that it seemed as though you were seeing this blessing for the very first time?

This happened to me, recently, when I sat down at my table to share coffee, and deep concerns of my heart, with a friend.

You can read about it at GUIDEPOSTS:


http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/vulnerability-in-friendship


Vulnerability. What a precious, precious thing....

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Joy in the Lord's Love

Hello Friend,

I've noticed a dear thing about my youngest son - he skips. It's like the joy in his heart pulses through his body and he just has to move his feet.

Precious.

I think that this delights me so because it reminds me of the joy that we can have as believers in Christ....

You can read about it on my blog at Guideposts:

http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/joy-in-the-lords-love?utm_source=FB&utm_medium=GP&utm_campaign=FamilyGrace02.12.15

Thanks for sharing this time with me. It's my prayer that you have the joy of salvation in your heart today, too.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Worship

Hello Friend,

A week ago, we woke to a white world. It was a Sunday, and the road in front of our home was buried deep.

No church service - and I longed to worship.

But you know, as I walked in the snow with my family that morning, I discovered something precious, beautiful...  You can read about it here:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/worship?int_source=front_page&int_medium=HPMarquee&int_campaign=Worship

Thank you for this time that we share together.

I'm glad you're here!

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Truth Versus Lies

Hello Friend,

I was recently asked to participate in a women's event at church, and I was elated. Excited. My mind churned with ideas.

Until the fear set in.

Have you ever wanted to do something, longed to serve, but have been overwhelmed by negative thinking? Almost unable to move because you're stuck in the mire of fear?

Oh, I can relate.

You can read about it here:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/truth-versus-lies?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=GP&utm_campaign=FamilyGrace02.05.15

I'm ever so thankful for God's faithfulness and the strength that we can find in His powerful, transforming Word.

 Learning to stand on truth...

what a precious place to be!

Lovingly,

Shawnelle

Daddy's Love

Hello Friend,

In today's post, I remember at evening when a son's disobedience was met with tenderness, love, and grace.

It reminds me of our Father's love...what an amazing thing!

You can read about it here:



http://www.guideposts.org/blogs/family-grace/daddys-love?int_source=front_page&int_medium=HPBlocks&int_campaign=DaddysLove

Thank you for sharing this time with me.

Your friendship is a gift, and I am grateful.

Lovingly,

Shawnelle