by Jeanette Wood | Apr 25, 2018 | Personal Growth
Growing in grace reminds me of my first gardening experience. I had never gardened before, but that didn’t stop me from having dreams and expectations of a great harvest. I read every gardening magazine I could get my hands on through the winter months. I...
by Jeanette Wood | Sep 25, 2017 | Personal Growth
“Don’t take it personally.” Have you ever had someone say those words when everything seemed personal? If you’re like me, those are fighting words! After all, we’re talking about our lives, marriages, children, and businesses....
by Jeanette Wood | Mar 10, 2017 | Spiritual Growth, Tired Moms
I was heading out the door to have lunch with a friend when my mother asked for my thoughts on a matter. I didn’t look up as I spoke. Instead. I continued searching my purse for the missing keys and replied that I didn’t know the answer. She asked,...
by Jeanette Wood | Feb 28, 2017 | Faith
Comparison, it may be a good skill when we’re shopping for the best price on avocados, but it’s not so good when we’re comparing our lives, loved ones, or experiences to others. In fact, my son in law, Jacob, reminded me of this quote from one of my...
by Jeanette Wood | Feb 14, 2017 | Faith
Guarding our joy is no easy task. If we’re not careful, trials and unwanted surprises can snatch our joy in an instant. So, how do we prepare ourselves from all the Joy Stealers that we are all bound to face at some point in our lives? 1 Peter 1:3-7 Blessed be...