In the early years of my marriage, I learned to tell myself that my dreams of romance and being swept off my feet were not going to be realized anymore. I had believed, despite all the wisdom that had been shared with me, that my marriage would fulfill my deepest desire to be wanted and…
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Jen Shepherd 
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About: Jenn
- Website:
- http://homeschoolingonjuniperhill.blogspot.com
- Jenn is a country girl living the country life with her husband and four children. Her deepest desire is to grow more in love with the Lord each and every day. She yearns to shine with Christ's love for all to see and make a difference in those around her by sharing her heart. Visit Jenn at her blog, A Country Girl's Ramblings.
Author Archives: Jenn
Praying For Our Children
Days passed, and I realized I hadn’t been seriously praying for my children. I’d give a little shout out to the Lord about the one who needed help with his attitude, or ask for healing for a sick little one, but I wasn’t spending deep, quality time lifting my children up to the Lord. Life…
Let’s Talk Bread
Did you know the world’s connection with bread most likely began in Mesopotamia and Egypt where wheat was grown? At first, it was just chewed. But later it was discovered that it could be pulverized, made into a paste, and set over a fire. This method produced a flat bread that kept several days. It…
Brightening Dull Winter Days
Living in the north, the winters can seem long and dreary. The days are gray and dark. The colors of the earth are wrapped in drabness. Fresh fallen snow, in all its beauty, can give a reprieve of the monotony. But for me, as the winter drags on, it can become easy to feel sluggish…
Just Like Buttons
Shiny and boisterous, warm and inviting, vivid and lively, functional and sturdy: the buttons from my jar pour out across the table. I run my hand lightly over them, scoop up a handful, and let them filter through my fingers. They bounce back into the pile of light and bright, dark and muted. The variety…
The Gift of a Husband
Hugs, kisses, laughter, moments stolen among chaos, security, strength, leadership, deep conversations held in the dark, love, friendship, understanding, a humor that sees the positive even during the hardest trials, perseverance, support, provider…. Gifts. Not gifts bought with money. Gifts given to me, wrapped up in the shape of my husband. During the busyness of…
Recorded Blessings
Turkey’s in the oven. Check. Potatoes are boiling. Check. The stuffing is baking. Check. Apple and pumpkin pies cooling. Check. The table is beautifully set with seasonal fare. Check. Candles are ready for lighting. Check. Mom is in the kitchen with beads of sweat on her brow and stress mounting in her chest. Check, check,…
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