“You have heard that it was said, ‘Love your neighbor and hate your enemies.’ But I say to you, love your enemies. Pray for those who hurt you.” ~ Matthew 5:43-44 One of the hardest things in life is to recognize the sabotagers in your life but not move against them or strike back after anContinueContinue reading “Blessing those who don’t wish you well”
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Summary of Lessons Learned in October 2012
by LaShawnda Jones (unless otherwise noted) Click on a lesson to link to its corresponding blog post. Lesson 1: Marriage is all about the partnership of two individuals who have chosen to become one. A partnership between a man, who is created to work and a woman, who is created to help. The partnership works bestContinueContinue reading “Summary of Lessons Learned in October 2012”
New York or Bust
Earlier this year I thought it was time for me to leave New York City. However, over the summer, I realized my time in the City isn’t quite over. I remember when this city had me on my knees. Shortly after arriving here, I thought a premature return to the Midwest was imminent and wouldContinueContinue reading “New York or Bust”
Who will speak for this woman?
Men have long denied those they have claimed to love the most. Women have long made the mistake of thinking men are greater than they are. Adam threw Eve under the bus and, as far as we know, up to a few moments before he denied responsibility for his woman – his love and hisContinueContinue reading “Who will speak for this woman?”
MAN & WIFE = LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT
MAN & WIFE = LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT by LaShawnda Jones “My goal with the two-projects-that-are-really-one, is to make them complimentary to each other. I have no desire for The Helper to outshine The Worker. Nor do I want The Worker to dominate The Helper. Just as in life and in marriage, the two should be both bearers of light and reflections ofContinueContinue reading “MAN & WIFE = LEADERSHIP & MANAGEMENT”
In Case of Emergency
Sunday, September 23, 2012 But God’s grace has made me what I am, and His grace to me was not wasted. ~ 1 Corinthians 15:10, NCV Now since we preached that Christ was raised from the dead, why do some of you say that people will not be raised from the dead? If no one is everContinueContinue reading “In Case of Emergency”
Summary of Lessons Learned in September 2012
by LaShawnda Jones (unless otherwise noted) Click on a lesson to link to its corresponding blog post. Lesson 1: My tolerance of inconsiderate people enables them to continue to disrespect me. Lesson 2: No, I’m not a sprinter, but I can still finish – and finish well. Lesson 3: Waiting is hoping. If hope isContinueContinue reading “Summary of Lessons Learned in September 2012”
What do I want to remember?
A couple of months ago I was recruited to organize a celebration for a colleague’s 35th Anniversary with the company. A few weeks before her milestone anniversary, she learned that her older brother had died. I read her sad news in an email she sent to my boss explaining why she had been non-responsive on email that week. My heart went out to her.ContinueContinue reading “What do I want to remember?”
Waiting Area = Space of Hope
I walk past this sign almost every day of my life in New York City. However, I’ve only truly paid attention to it a handful of times. Each time it captures my full attention, I slow my pace and marvel at the way the words play in my mind. In English, “waiting area” is nothing special.ContinueContinue reading “Waiting Area = Space of Hope”
Minister to me.
Minister: To attend to the wants and needs of others; to perform the functions of a cleric. According to my standards, I’ve been something of a whiney baby lately. I’ve grown tired of encouraging myself and have deeply desired for someone to minister to me. I’ve needed someone to speak God’s word to me. ToContinueContinue reading “Minister to me.”
Harvest Life 