by Georgia Shaffer | May 31, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
My mom used to say I had the energy of three people. I had no way to know that energy would lead to outbursts and that I’d need to learn to overcome anger biblically. Whenever my grandmother kept me when I was a child, I would spend as much time as possible racing...
by Georgia Shaffer | May 17, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
It’s easy to see what’s wrong in our lives. The trick is to be intentional and find the good in our current situation. Learning to be grateful for what we have enables us to move beyond our frustrations and irritations and step toward joy. Embracing “what is” means...
by Georgia Shaffer | May 3, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
In the weeks leading up to Mother’s Day a lot of emotions are stirred. Many moms deal with prodigal children, strained relationships, infertility, illness, or loss and grief. You may awaken each day with the belief that nothing will ever improve. When Mother’s Day...
by Georgia Shaffer | Apr 14, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
We can find a blossom of hope in grief even when it feels elusive, or impossible. While a part of grief is everlasting, eventually our time of endless weeping and deep mourning does come to an end. The resurrection of Jesus reminds us that we can find hope, new life,...
by Georgia Shaffer | Mar 30, 2022 | Stories, Uncategorized
“I’m looking for a woman who loves Jesus more than she loves me. I don’t want to be idolized; I’ve already experienced the problems that causes.” My mouth dropped open. I was interviewing a handsome, well-educated single man at a conference. “Wow!” I said, thinking...
