J. Harris's

Posts

7 Books I’m Reading in 2017

In the last post I shared the books that I read in 2016 and shared some of my key takeaways. Read that post here. In this post, I’m sharing 7 books I will dive into this year. I hope that you will find something on the list that peaks your interest. If so, let me know so we can share our thoughts as we read! Warning: I typically read / listen to multiple books at a time.  This does not...

What I Read in 2016

  A couple of years ago, I decided that I needed to read more! As a teacher, I read often but I was not reading for pleasure or even for personal growth. I decided that I would make reading a priority instead of finding excuses for why I didn’t have the time. If I have time to watch a television show, I definitely have time to read. So I decided to find time to dive into books and I have...

9 Ways to Make Your Bible Study Better

  • January 13, 2017
  • /
  • faith

I must admit that I enjoy Bible Study now more than when I first started trying to dive into the Word. Initially, studying the Word was a hit or miss. I struggled with what to study, how to study and being consistent at studying. Whether you are new to Bible Study or consider yourself a veteran, the key is that you keep growing. Don’t be content with where you are and don’t get frustrated with where you are now. But...

The Top 3 Things To Leave in 2016

The other day as I grabbed my purse to head out,  I realized that my purse had grown extremely heavy. I kept adding quite a bit of items and before long, my purse was too heavy and my shoulder was paying the price for it. I realized that in order to lessen the load on my shoulder, I would have to let go of some things. I mean quite a few things.  Likewise, the same is true for our lives....

Give Yourself Time To Grow

  • October 14, 2016
  • /
  • faith

When my youngest child was about 9-10 months old, I started to get anxious because she appeared uninterested in walking.  I kept trying to push her into walking and she would look at me and continue to crawl. One day when it was just the two of us, out of nowhere, she stood up and walked to me.  This experience helped me to see that no one simply arrives at a destination or at a milestone. A baby has to sit...

God Answers Back

  • September 30, 2016
  • /
  • faith

Earlier this summer, I was in a funk. I lacked motivation to do the things that brought me joy. Getting off the couch and out of my pajamas were considered a victory. My mind was plagued with questions for God: questions about my future, questions about my purpose, questions about giving up. And I wrote some questions down and recorded God’s response to my questions. No, God did not verbally speak to me, but as I read scriptures and sat in...

Activating Your Spiritual Security System

  • September 22, 2016
  • /
  • faith

A few nights ago, I took out trash and forgot to close my garage door. You see I’m pretty meticulous about securing the entries into my home.  I’m always asking someone to double check to ensure that every door is correctly locked. That night,  I double checked the front and back doors; I made sure the alarm was on and everything just right. Unfortunately, I forgot to secure the entry into the garage,  a major entry way into the home,  especially if the back...