Baby showers are great.  It’s a way for your family and friends to gift you with items needed for your new baby.  At my baby shower, a friend gave me a stuffed animal for my baby boy.  It was a dog named Daffney.  After the first several months, Brandon would hug Daffn...

My Prayer for You Today is to remind you that when times are stressful, fearful or difficult, run into the arms of the Lord. Remember that you are never alone.

#beincouraged #praywithjan #myprayerforyou #neveralone

Matthew 14:27

Jesus spoke to them, saying, "Be brave and...

The past few months have been strange, and somewhat difficult.  Like so many people, I’ve been figuring out how to work from home, get groceries, and maintain my exercise regimen.  Being home so much of my days has been tough.  I’ve even started to hear complaints and...

My Prayer For You Today is even in the midst of Covid19 we can still practice what Mother Teresa said: "Spread love everywhere you go. Let no one come to you without leaving happier."  #beincouraged #praywithjan #myprayerforyou #spreadlove

Romans 15:5

May the God who giv...

My Prayer For You Today is to remind you that God is a God of peace and gives us a sound mind without fear. 

#beincouraged #praywithjan #myprayerforyou #peace

2 Timothy 1:7

God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of love, power, and a sound mind.

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...