Category Archives: Restoration

Brethren, if a man is overtaken in any trespass, you who are spiritual restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness, considering yourself lest you also be tempted. ~ Galatians 6:1

Journey to Acceptance

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Jackie S

I remember the first time someone told me that I had low self-esteem. I was sitting in my pastor’s office with my spouse. I didn’t want to be there, I was hurt. I wanted out, out of the room, out … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Failed Marriage

Posted on May 19, 2021 by Jackie S

Twenty seven years ago today I said “I do.” . Despite having spent most of three years with him, I had spent the four months prior to “I do” running from that relationship. Broken, I was young and honestly jumped … Continue reading →

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Lessons from a Prodigal and His Brother

Posted on April 19, 2021 by Jackie S

“And he said, “There was a man who had two sons. And the younger of them said to his father, ‘Father, give me the share of property that is coming to me.’ And he divided his property between them. Not … Continue reading →

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Live Peaceable

Posted on February 20, 2021 by Jackie S

Oxford Languages defines peaceable as inclined to avoid argument or violent conflict. Sorry, that does not describe me. I am one of those people who face an argument head on. I will deescalate something that can turn violent. Up to … Continue reading →

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One Size too Big or too Small?

Posted on August 8, 2020 by Jackie S

This year I felt that my focus word needed to be intentional.  It is a work in progress, but I have focused on being intentional on a few areas of my life.  I have looked for tips and tools that … Continue reading →

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Experimenting in the Brokenness #Write28Days

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Jackie S

I have mentioned before that healing comes in levels. This was initially surprising to me, but now I realize I need to experiment in my brokenness to get to complete healing. I have to feel comfortable enough to try things … Continue reading →

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Sparrows in the Brokenness #Write28Days

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Jackie S

In late February I set out for a two week day vacation to New York followed by Israel.    It seemed that each step of trip, I got news that would rock my world.  It started with the day before … Continue reading →

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Growth in the Brokenness #Write28Days

Posted on April 29, 2020 by Jackie S

I had planned to mindlessly decompress in front of the television.   I sat watching as the actress told her mom that although she realizes it is unreasonable she wished that her life was as important as those her mother worked … Continue reading →

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Anything is Possible #Write28Days

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Jackie S

When you are in the midst of brokenness, everything can feel impossible, especially change and healing.  When I was younger, I would often hear adults quote Henry Ford’s  “Whether you think you can or you  think you can’t, you’re right.”  … Continue reading →

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Anemoia #Write28Days

Posted on February 20, 2020 by Jackie S

I was looking up synonyms for nostalgia and came across a word that I had never really heard before. In fact I couldn’t find a definition in a dictionary other than the urban dictionary online, although many posts talked of … Continue reading →

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