Matthew 22:2-3 "The Kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a wedding feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the wedding feast, but they would not come." Laughter soared as high as the flames now engulfing my patio flowers. What seemed like a… Continue reading The Last People I Would Ever Invite
Author: jennylynnbuckholt
Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
“ So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them.” Genesis 1:27. “ Mirror, Mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” If you were allowed to watch Disney movies growing up, then this line is one of familiarity. It’s… Continue reading Mirror, Mirror on the Wall
Satin and Thorns
With a child-free break and a gift card in hand, I indulged in a shopping trip to my favorite store. I happened upon a very versatile, classy, yet satin dress. Without fully acknowledging who I am and where I would be wearing this dress, I bought it! It was too good to pass up. Even… Continue reading Satin and Thorns
“EL ROI”
“EL ROI” One night in my teenage years, a friend and I lay on the lush green grass, staring into the clear night sky. I was troubled by something painful and in need of comfort. As we lay there stargazing, I noticed the clouds had formed into the word, Apple. I lay there stunned, knowing… Continue reading “EL ROI”
The Court, The Hoop and the Playbook
I remember trying to play basketball as a young kid. I had a consistent free throw and I could run fast. My trouble was that I could not remember the plays. I was always confused, which made me completely useless. No one could depend on me, as my confusion limited the use of my skills.… Continue reading The Court, The Hoop and the Playbook
Surface of the Water
Turning the rising water off in the tub, my beautiful two-year-old began throwing a fit. In defeat, she sat down, tilting her head to the surface of the water, pleading, "Please!"Listening to her despairing please became a mirror, reflecting my chin to water pleas for more. I wondered if my expression of my daughter was the… Continue reading Surface of the Water
There’s A Mouse in my House!
After five weeks of battling pneumonia, I decided to catch up on my backlog of laundry. Picking up my laundry basket, I blindly barefooted the stairs. Only a few steps in, I felt something hard but formed with a touch of softness underneath the sole of my foot. I recalled a time as a nanny… Continue reading There’s A Mouse in my House!
Your Path is not a Mistake.
“ I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you.” Psalm 32:8 It’s easy to feel betrayed by God when we put our trust in His plan, and that plan seems to fall apart or make our lives miserable. Or, you… Continue reading Your Path is not a Mistake.
The Horizon He has for you.
“ But you, Lord, are a shield around me, my glory, and the one who lifts my head.” Psalm 3:3For years I viewed this verse through the lens that God is the one who lifts my head. I would apply this during seasons of difficulty. Yet, recently my interpretation of this verse has been expanded… Continue reading The Horizon He has for you.
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
“Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you're going to get.” Coming home one night my husband informed me he left me something under my pillow. Excitedly, I ran to our room, to find a box of chocolates, with only one chocolate left. Brushing off the disappointment, it made me think… Continue reading Life is Like a Box of Chocolates
~Walking Restored~ 