Stephanie Jackson’s Blog
Today, I opened up my Facebook and the first thing I saw was a post listing my memories from years gone by. Facebook is full of “stuff” and often, I just delete it and keep going. This morning, I decided to take a stroll down memory lane. My memories for today? Time with friends, a …
This winter has been a season of snow, ice and darkness – not only outside of our house but also inside my heart. I say that with my head hung, because I have enjoyed the light and warmth of having a walk with the Lord that sustains me and fills me with the proverbial fire …
Earlier today, I had an amazing conversation with some Christian friends about judgement. This can be a hot topic and many are reluctant to discuss it because of the political correctness of our society. Many are afraid to offend or be accused of being harsh or unloving. Judgement isn’t a popular conversation because it means …
Five years ago, next month, our family moved into our first house. Always having had to rent, we were so excited to own our own home. We spent hours cleaning, organising, painting, planting and making it a reflection of us. As any homeowner knows, houses are a lot of work. There is always another project. …
I’ve been thinking a lot as I’ve been watching the situation in Moncton and reading posts written by friends who live or have loved ones who live there. The deaths of those three members of the RCMP are heart-breaking, the thought of the members lying in hospital is tragic and the fear that is shutting …
Being a girl and raising girls is a journey that is not for the faint of heart. Hormones, heartaches, self esteem issues, friends, insecurities, the need to please and an impossible standard can add up to a lifetime of discouragement, disappointments and stunted relationships. When I talk to young women (teens) and even older ladies, …
Have you ever questioned what it was you were supposed to be doing? I’m a doer. I’m busy. My husband chides me because I can’t seem to turn my mind off. Sometimes, in our family, it is difficult for my husband and my children when I get focused on doing. Doing school, doing chores, …
If you have young children, it is quite likely that when you read the title of this blog, visions of Jr. Asparagus, Franken-celery, Larry the Cucumber and Bob the Tomato danced in your head. If you don’t know what I’m talking about, keep reading anyway. Just the other day, I was talking to a girlfriend …
Blonde hair and sparkling green-grey eyes. Dark curly hair and brown eyes so deep you cannot see the whole. Academic. Athletic. Hands that turn their work to gold. Champion of the underdog. Socially driven. Lover of justice. Master of conversation. Intuitive and tender. Two brothers. Raised in the same home by the same parents with …
Have you ever been really angry? Righteously angry? Frustrated-ly angry? Rip-snorting angry? Was it the result of an offense committed against you? Stop for a moment and think back on how that anger made you feel? Were you justified, at peace, renewed, refreshed or satisfied? More and more, on Facebook, social media and even in …