“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” – Jesus John 15:5 (NIV) Lord, forgive me for my arrogant self-sufficiency. I live on auto-pilot in the strengths of talent or ability you’ve given me… Continue reading Dependence_1
Author: Jackie Perseghetti
Timing
Timing. Much in life revolves around the right timing– and sometimes that timing becomes a catalyst for changing the timing of other events in our lives. I was on a hunt to find an inexpensive carpet option to replace the 20 year old threadbare carpeting in my home office. After spending an hour trying to… Continue reading Timing
It’s more than just land
How do you handle difficult or “uncomfortable” passages in Scripture? Do you ignore them? Skip them? Try to explain them away from your own perspective? I was tempted to skip over such a passage while reading in the book of Joshua in the Old Testament. What was so important about the land the Israelites needed… Continue reading It’s more than just land
The (Un)chosen Yoke
Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light. Matthew 28-30 ESV Shame.… Continue reading The (Un)chosen Yoke
Past Pretending
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.” ~ Mark Twain It had been 30 years since our last interaction — an interaction that knocked the wind out of me, beat me like a punching bag, and left me crumpled on the floor. Her eyes were full of… Continue reading Past Pretending
The Control Conundrum (part 1)
Do you ever wrestle with control? Have you tried to control things only to have it all blow up in your face? I have been described as a doer and a go-getter and confess I used to embrace those descriptions like badges of honor pinned to my chest; something to be proud of. But as… Continue reading The Control Conundrum (part 1)
When Fun Isn’t Fulfilling
Have you every felt so weary that all you longed for was just a little bit of fun? Something to distract you from the crushing weight of responsibility? The monotony of daily life? A recent loss? Our two rescue pups delight in snow. With ears flapping wildly behind, they prance about, nuzzling their noses into… Continue reading When Fun Isn’t Fulfilling
Welcome! Start Here First
God’s Amazing Passion Passion is a powerful thing. It can either compel us to draw near, or it can drive us away. It can feed life, or fuel its destruction. Passion has the power to either guide us or derail us. God’s passion isn’t like ours. His passion extends the invitation of intimacy, offers the… Continue reading Welcome! Start Here First
Intruders
Discernment. Timing. Patience. Wisdom. Ever have one of those days (weeks, years, or perhaps life?) when you helplessly watch an intruder gobble up your sustenance–not kibbles, but your sustenance of time, emotional energy, physical stamina, spiritual refreshment, or mental health? Intruders can come slowly over a course of time, or they can arrive abruptly, loaded… Continue reading Intruders
Attack of the Killer Treadmill
This is a lighthearted post for those who’ve exercised on a treadmill and have been found (sorely) wanting. For bodily discipline is only of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things… 1Timothy 4:8 Donned in our fashionable exercise outfits (old sweats and worn out T shirts), my husband, myself, and our two… Continue reading Attack of the Killer Treadmill