I can’t remember what had caused me to fear way back then, I just remember her response. Oh, how I miss my wise friend. She’s with Jesus now. She told me, “When the world is crazy, when you don’t know what to do, draw closer to Jesus. Be prepared to give an answer for theContinue reading “When we are tempted to fear…”
Author Archives: Kim Jaggers
There at the small church…
I’ve learned to keep my eye out for a steeple. It often peeks above a hill as I turn the corner and finally see the small church. Oh, the Lord has had me share in some big churches with parking lots like theme parks, but mostly it’s been the small churches where I’ve found myselfContinue reading “There at the small church…”
There really isn’t much to debate.
I believe our country is at a crossroads. Honestly, I sometimes wonder if we are too far gone; but I cannot help to hope and pray not—especially when I think about my children and grandchildren. I believe too many of us have been distracted, disheartened and perhaps even fearful and have sat silently by; andContinue reading “There really isn’t much to debate.”
What would you say?
The prophet Elijah said to the people —“How long will you falter between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow Him; but if Baal, follow him.” (1 Kings 18:21) May our hearts receive those words. And, just how would you respond to Elijah’s question? Would you follow a demon masquerading as a false godContinue reading “What would you say?”
Keep on, there’s a HARVEST!
In an attempt to flee temptation, I decided to drop off the extra box of yummy doughnuts from this weekend’s company to my skinny, sugar-loving mom. As I was leaving, she asked me to wait so she could read to me what she had just learned from her book on Revelation. Her almost eighty-year-old fingersContinue reading “Keep on, there’s a HARVEST!”
The thing about hanging out with sinners…
When people spend time with you, do they see Jesus in you and desire to follow Him more? Zacchaeus, that wee little man, who climbed the Sycamore tree and invited Jesus to dine with him, was well known for his sins (Luke 19:7). But after spending time with Jesus, he repented of his sins andContinue reading “The thing about hanging out with sinners…”
Because of Jesus, we really can face tomorrow.
We all mourn things. Life includes hard, tragic, disappointing, and sad moments. No one is immune. You can’t wrap yourself up in a bubble and avoid it. You’re going to miss out on the best of life if you try to do so. What’s crazy is that as I walk this life, I continue toContinue reading “Because of Jesus, we really can face tomorrow.”
Because they know you…
In the book of Luke, Luke sets out to tell the true story of Jesus to his friend Theophilus and, by God’s sovereign will, to all of us. The gospels of Matthew and Mark had already been written when Luke picked up his pen to carefully detail the story of the Lord, but Luke knewContinue reading “Because they know you…”
Wise words spoken quietly…
”Words of the wise, spoken quietly, should be heard. Rather than the shout of a ruler of fools.” (Ecc 9:17) In this world, we have many “rulers of fools” shouting their opinions from stages and platforms. Celebrities, professors, news-pundits, and others seem to have more influence than ever before, though often their opinions are increasinglyContinue reading “Wise words spoken quietly…”
I often catch glimpses of the Smoky Mountains as I drive around Knoxville where we live. This hot summer has me thinking about those fall colors and snow dusted tops already! I am so thankful God has allowed me to live so close that I can hop in the car and, in just over 30Continue reading
When Father’s Day is HARD.
My heart breaks this Father’s Day weekend for all those who have scrolled through the Father’s Day posts and feel like they have no one to thank. Do you know children, who grow up without a father in the home, are much more likely to end up poor, drop out of school, be in prison,Continue reading “When Father’s Day is HARD.”
His little girl
I’ve not processed the words I’m about to write. I have cried at just the thought of them. My Daddy is not here this Fathers Day. He left to be with Jesus in January. It’s the first without him, and it hurts so incredibly much. I want just one more hug. I want to hearContinue reading “His little girl”
Asking…
I was so sad. For some reason, our cuckoo clock had crashed to the floor and had been laying,in pieces, on my dining room table, for weeks. We had bought it years ago when our young family lived overseas. I walked by as my husband, reading glasses perched on his nose, and pliers in hisContinue reading “Asking…”
Day In. Day Out. Worth It!
Like many of you, I have the Bible on my smart phone, but there is just something special about “my” printed copy of God’s Word. Holding it in my hands, I remember the days when I underlined the pages, some of them wrinkled from my tears. It’s a history, tattered, highlighted, and written-on of JesusContinue reading “Day In. Day Out. Worth It!”
When my heart feels faithless.
I was already late to the women’s ministry meeting as a glanced at the church sign as I drove quickly by. “One prayer can change everything”. “Well, Lord,” I thought, “I’ve prayed about a thousand times about_____and nothing has changed.” I surprised myself. Oh, me of little faith. And here I was speeding to myContinue reading “When my heart feels faithless.”
Monday Morning Life and Peace
Have you ever read a familiar passage of scripture and suddenly, something just stands out to you, that maybe, you never really noticed before? I’ve honestly thought to myself, though I know it’s not true, “God, did you just put that there?” This happened to me as I was reading in Philippians. Paul was givingContinue reading “Monday Morning Life and Peace”
When we are self-focused we get sin-laden.
Paul says though he is free, he has made himself a servant in order to win more souls to the Lord. (1Cor 9:19). Paul is encouraging those wayward Corinthians to remember they have a purpose that extends far beyond seeking their own happiness through sin or the freedoms they have over the law. Paul comparesContinue reading “When we are self-focused we get sin-laden.”
This world needs Jesus
Sometimes when Christians say, “This world just needs Jesus” it can sound like a cliche and a cop-out. It can seem that we don’t really care, or don’t intend to actually do anything ourselves. However, for most,who were lost then found,broken then made whole,hungry then satisfied,hurting then healed,we KNOW it was JESUSwho changed our lives.Continue reading “This world needs Jesus”
Truly loving others and the Ms. Rachel controversy
“But solid food is for the mature, for those who have their powers of discernment trained by constant practice to distinguish good from evil.” Hebrews 5:14 ESV Wildly popular preschool YouTuber, Ms. Rachel (estimated worth 10 million), doesn’t seem to subscribe to the verse above as she promotes Pride Month and has invited trans-activist, DylanContinue reading “Truly loving others and the Ms. Rachel controversy”
He hasn’t forgotten. He can’t.
I held her in my arms yesterday for the very first time. She’s tiny. Smaller than we expected but, oh, how that little one has filled my heart. A grand baby.A grand daughter.After quite a scare,safely here. And this morning, when I awoke, she joined the others, the ones I love so dearly, in myContinue reading “He hasn’t forgotten. He can’t.”
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