Spring is right around the corner, and recently I had a great opportunity to clean out my closets.  When it was all said and done, the process of decluttering and organizing my home gave me great joy and a feeling of accomplishment. 

This enormous task can be overw...

My Prayer For You Today is to focus on today. Yesterday is gone and God will take care of tomorrow.

#beincouraged #praywithjan #myprayerforyou #pray #focusontoday

Matthew 6:34

So, don't be anxious about tomorrow. God will take care of your tomorrow too. Live one day at a...

Michael Jordan is probably the greatest basketball player in the history of the game, and at one time he was asked about the so-called secret of his success.  Mr. Jordan answered by saying; “I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career.  I’ve lost almost 300 games.  2...

My Prayer For You Today is to give a word of encouragement during a difficult time. It’s said that doing this for someone is worth more than giving an hour of praise after success. #beincouraged #praywithjan #myprayerforyou #pray #encouragement

1 Thessalonians 5:11

So,...

"What is it you like about the holidays?" I asked my son. "Being home from school." "Picking out the Christmas tree." "Getting lots of presents." "Parties and sleepovers."

"What is it you like about the holidays?" I asked a colleague at work. "The store windows all lit...

My Prayer For You Today is that you would pray for someone who struggles with loneliness.  Pray that God would remind them that they're not alone in the new year. #beincouraged #praywithjan #myprayerforyou #pray #loneliness #notalone

Hebrews 13:5

…I will never leave...

Christmas morning can be pretty sweet thanks to the cookies for breakfast, presents under the tree, and bonding time with family and friends.  What could be sweeter? 

While thoughts of presents at Christmas time can cause our materialistic side to come out, there a...

My Prayer For You Today is to slow down and enjoy the Christmas season!  Remember what it's really all about. #beincouraged #praywithjan #myprayerforyou #christmasseason #reasonfortheseason

Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the gove...

Have you ever been to a meal where everyone at the table was hungry and ate everything in sight?

I had 11 family members and friends over for Thanksgiving dinner several years ago.  Everything was prepared and on the table except for the rolls which were still in the ov...

My Prayer For You Today is knowing that because of Jesus, your greatest trial will become your greatest triumph! #beincouraged #praywithjan #myprayerforyou #greatesttriumph

James 1:2-4

Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds...