Posts by jamiamerine
Three Prayer Truths: He Answered
Three Prayer Truths: He Answered If you were going to pray a big prayer, what would you ask for? I know my next big prayer, and I know it is already answered. Yes, I know, this sounds lofty. But for the better part of seven months, my big prayer was for wisdom. I chased it…
Read MoreRecognizing the Truth: Here, Now
Recognizing the Truth I crave the truth. Most definitely, I want to recognize it the moment I see it. And yes, sometimes the truth is hard to face. Yet, I still want to be in the know. As a mom of many, I have a keen eye for a scam. Face it, kids will try…
Read More20 Truths for My Children in 2020
20 Truths for My Children in 2020 There were 20 truths I wanted to tell my children in 2020. And while I promised to make it a habit to tell them every single one, the proposal changed at 8:45 pm, on December 31st, 2019. As the world boasted promises, hopes, and dreams, my babies were…
Read MoreBreaking the Habit of Unbelief
Breaking the Habit of Unbelief Why am I awake at 3 am writing about the habit of unbelief? Well, we could be superstitious and assume I just wasn’t sleeping well. But I was sleeping well. And this is usually how it works, at least for me. You are welcome to doubt this. And I suspect…
Read MoreStop It: A Brand New Mind
So you want to stop it? You want to experience everything promised to you, create a new mind and experience the fullness of faith? Yes, it is possible. Not because I said so, but because Jesus said so. So steeped in the belief that this would work, and that it was a worthy cause, He…
Read MoreIncreasing Faith Outside the Comfort Zone
Increasing Faith Outside the Comfort Zone Tis the season to reflect and take stock of my belief, or perhaps my unbelief. Frankly, I am most stunned by all the years I have basked in the comfort zone of unbelief. Maybe this is shocking, I mean, I believe in the Virgin Birth and Death and resurrection…
Read MoreFaking Perfection Christmas Turtles
Faking Perfection Christmas Turtles Okay, you asked for it! And here they are! Faking Perfection Christmas Turtles! wrote about these in my blog post, Dear Christmas Mom: Maker of Magic. And while y’all loved that post, apparently you were hungry. No less than 100 emails all asking for me to expand. There is not much…
Read MoreJustifying Jesus: Memory & Belief
Justifying Jesus: Memory & Belief Justifying Jesus is by far the greatest hindrance I have experienced in my faith walk. I cannot type fast enough. My cheeks are aching, from smiling, all night. No, I haven’t slept, and I do not care. Y’all, I just laughed out loud. I do not doubt, in this life…
Read MoreWhat Does Jesus Want for Christmas?
What Does Jesus Want for Christmas? I wonder, what does Jesus want for Christmas? And so I asked. I said it out loud. “Hey, Friend, it is me… Jami with no E. Jesus, what do you want for Christmas?” And yes, I know, this sounds childish. But, in real life, I want to be child-like…
Read MoreMothering the Falsely Accused: Mom Probs
Mothering the Falsely Accused: Mom Probs Among the blog posts, a mom-blogger could write, mothering the falsely accused might not be at the top of the list. I am fully aware. Perhaps my calling in life is to be the odd mom out. However, I know you are out there. I hear from you every…
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