This World is Not My Home

This World is Not My Home

Though I was born in the big city of Tucson, Arizona, I now reside in a small town in North Alabama. I remember what it felt like when I had to say goodbye to my childhood surroundings. I still remember the familiarity of comfort and the discomfort of a move to a new...
Confusion vs Peace

Confusion vs Peace

Confusion means being bewildered and unclear in your mind about something going on in your life. It means being distracted, agitated, and lacking clarity. Have you ever had a situation in your life where you had no idea what to do? Confusion will divide you from God’s...
BE STILL IN THE SHADOW

BE STILL IN THE SHADOW

He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty, I will say to the Lord, my Refuge and my Fortress, My God in whom I trust. Psalm 91:1-2 Blessed are those who take refuge up Him. Can I get an amen? These last few months have been...
Hospitals, Hotels, & Home

Hospitals, Hotels, & Home

On the morning of April 15, 2024, I got a call. My eighty-five-year-old Mother had taken a fall. That fall resulted in a broken hip and many bruises, which caused her anguish and much pain. The following day, she had surgery to repair her broken bones. Plates, rods,...
Heart Poisoning

Heart Poisoning

Recently, I had a small reunion of former co-workers at my home. The visit was delightful, and old times were the topic of conversation. The night seemed magical until one friend started feeling unwell. She attributed it to her acid reflux, but I thought maybe she had...
KEEP SWIMMING

KEEP SWIMMING

Welcome our friend and guest blogger, Angie Conn Hotalen, to the Lean into Jesus Ministries blog space! Last week, Angie shared the following on social media: Her sweet sister, Jennifer, went home to be with Jesus in 2022, and her Mom passed in 2023. Angie beautifully...