by Ashley Sauls | Mar 14, 2019 | Inspiration
“You are a part of the puzzle that is needed. “This is one of the wisdom nuggets I’ve held on to since this weekend from one of my sister-friends, Shantel Farrow. I always enjoy speaking with Shantel because she causes me to reflect purposefully.
by Jenny Walberg Patterson | Sep 12, 2018 | Inspiration
Those in the helping profession can agree that we have a heart for people, sometimes to a fault. We give until we cannot give anymore, feeling that if we aren’t present someone will lose out. There is gnawing guilt if we don’t answer the phone call, the e-mail, the text, the smoke signal (just kidding on the last one) that somehow someone will suffer.
by Jenny Walberg Patterson | Dec 6, 2017 | Inspiration
“How are you doing?” It is a simple question, but one we avoid answering honestly. Some of us have learned to turn this inquiry into avoiding HOW we are doing to WHAT we are doing. It is easy to make things seem more glamorous by avoiding the how and focusing on what...
by Jenny Walberg Patterson | Apr 12, 2017 | Inspiration
There is more to a person that meets the eye. Before we speak, a person has already had several conversations (internal and external). When we meet a new person ready to share the gospel, we are expecting them to “receive” what we say instantly. We expect them to believe that God loves them and has an amazing future for them. We are disappointed when our words are discounted.
by Jenny Walberg Patterson | Jul 19, 2016 | Inspiration
Sometimes hope appears to be an elusive term. How can we find hope in the darkness? How can we find strength to endure? Without the details, simply know I understand. I have asked similar questions, cried out to God, and even battled with thoughts of, “Will this ever get any better?”
by Jenny Walberg Patterson | Jul 12, 2016 | Inspiration
What our world needs most is change. I believe we all agree and desire to see authentic change in our lifetime. I have been praying about change and asking God for strategic answers. This morning, I received an answer that will encourage you to endure.