I am passionate about helping everyone come to know
the love of God that proclaims,
“You are precious, you matter, you belong with Me…”
I worked for years trying to prove my own worth,
but it was never enough.
Jesus has been delivering me from these cycles of struggle,
and now I want to share God’s freeing truth in my talk:
"No Matter What, You Matter Now"
and help others escape those same cycles in their own lives.
Could you use a cup of peace in the midst of the chaos?
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A Cup of Peace in the Midst of Chaos by Jeri Howe
COVID upended my life…and the chaos has not ended. COVID meant loss of ministry opportunities and relational connection. Then came the loss of my mom to cancer. Then there was unexpected transition at my church. Then my kids married and moved out and in and out of my house. Then there was job loss. Then health issues. It goes on and on. Things still feel unsettled. I’ve talked to many people who are experiencing similar things. Life still feels chaotic to many of us. In response to all this, I feel I have spent much of my time with my mind ahead of the present moment. I have been in the future trying to figure out what is coming next so I could make good decisions and somehow get out of the chaos and find my way to rest. But then, God had a different idea. He persistently invited me to Sabbath. Sabbath means “to pause for now.” Specifically, I felt God was inviting me to take 24 hours off. I did not even know what Sabbath would look like for me, but I found a book a friend had given me a while ago, dusted it off and found a few ideas. Continue Reading on the Speak Up Conference Blog. |
