I've just returned from the coast of South Carolina, where the air temperatures mixed with the heat index made it feel like 110 degrees. Stiflingly hot temps in addition to sky-high dew points made you feel like you were maybe a little crazy to venture out from under the comfort of air conditioning. People flocked [...]
Author: jeannehedrick
I am a wife, mother of four, and grandmother to fourteen grandchildren as well as 7 great-grandchildren. I've been a disciple of Jesus Christ for over forty years, serving in the ministry as a pastor's wife and writer. I've also worked as an editor for a Christian publisher. My passion is God's Word and how it can change lives. My blog, written for Christians from all denominational backgrounds, is designed to encourage and equip the body of Christ.
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Exposing the Dictatorship of Pride
Jesus repeatedly warned his disciples about the leaven (yeast) of the Pharisees. He spells out in Luke 12:1 what He means: “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.” By their teachings and example the Pharisees encouraged others to do as they did – focus on outward religious works and [...]
Traveling Light
Once again I am packing and unpacking, a process that frequent travelers know well. With the new demands by airlines for lighter and smaller bags, we now must choose carefully what we will need for our destination. “What can I do without? What is absolutely essential to take? What makes sense to buy there, and [...]
Death Be Not Proud
The Easter season is a time of contradictions and ironies. While we mourn, we also rejoice. While we consider the great price paid for sin on the cross and bow our heads in shame to realize our sin and rebellion nailed Him there, at the same time we are thankful for what was accomplished through [...]
His Story
I’ve always loved March. Down here in the South, we are treated to an early spring, so by the first of March we are already enjoying stunning profusions of white and pink cherry blossoms and bright yellow daffodils. Temperatures still fluctuate, but it’s not uncommon to experience balmy days in the mid-60s. If we open [...]
Spiritual Winter
It’s been a while since I wrote a devotional focused primarily on a personal word or encounter with God. There’s a reason for this—I’ve been walking through some emotionally tough months when I could barely distinguish a whisper from the Holy Spirit, a time when I felt all alone, bereft of God’s comfort and guidance. [...]
His Likeness
For parents and grandparents alike, welcoming new children into our family is truly delightful. One of the joys of new babies is discovering the family resemblances we’re sure we can spot right away. “Doesn’t her hair look just like aunt Rose?” “Look at that nose! It’s his dad’s for sure!” Each feature is even searched [...]
The Great Equalizer
When we focus on the many blessings of the Gospel, we seldom consider the one that Mary, the Lord’s mother, mentions in Luke 1. While visiting her cousin Elizabeth, before the birth of Jesus, Mary was moved by the Holy Spirit to joyfully declare: “My soul glorifies the Lord and my spirit rejoices in God [...]
Possessing Our Souls
In Luke 21:19 (KJV), Jesus says to His disciples: “In your patience possess ye your souls.” In the NIV it is translated “By standing firm you will gain life.” I’ve often puzzled over this verse, wondering if I really understand what Jesus is getting at. Looking at the biblical context, we find this remark embedded [...]
Praying Heaven Down
The church in North America has gone through some discouraging years. While growth in spiritual conversions has taken place in a few congregations, the vast majority of churches have experienced stagnation, even decline in their numbers. It seems to be difficult to get people’s attention in the midst of so many distractions, and while some [...]
Adventuring with God 