by Jean A Sturgill | Business Challenges, Learning to Walk, Marriage, Family & Relationships
One friend gave me a small cake. One friend bought me lunch. One friend gave me chocolate and a copy of her book. Some friends messaged me. Family called. Cards were received. Dinner was delicious. My happy birthday was spread out over about a week. And yes, I was 35...
by Jean A Sturgill | Learning to Walk, Marriage, Family & Relationships, National Concerns, The Body of Christ
More and more I see women raising children alone. Sometimes the father won’t provide. When he does, he either won’t provide enough, or he does it begrudgingly. Although this is not always the case, it happens often. Women and children often live in poverty when they...
by Jean A Sturgill | Learning to Walk, Marriage, Family & Relationships, National Concerns
We won our independence from Great Britain, and they became one of our biggest allies over the years. The north and south fought it out in the civil war, yet we remain one big country. What about other wars and battles we’ve fought? Do you find it hard to forgive our...
by Jean A Sturgill | Learning to Walk, Marriage, Family & Relationships
“Jean, that’s mighty gray.” My dad said something like that to me one time when I asked him if something was right or wrong. I always wanted to sort things out. Is it right? Is it wrong? It cannot be both. It’s either black or white. Over the years, I have come to...
by Jean A Sturgill | Learning to Walk, Marriage, Family & Relationships, The Body of Christ
I remember sitting in a business meeting as a group of folks took turns suggesting whom to invite to their meeting. They’d bring up a name, then make an excuse for why that person would not want to come. I couldn’t believe it. Do you think this way when witnessing to...
by Jean A Sturgill | Learning to Walk, Marriage, Family & Relationships, The Body of Christ
I used to wonder where pastors got their message. I wondered if they were going in a certain order through the scriptures. Did they read something during the week? Did they need to be great writers or have a lot to say? Where did it all come from any way? I really...