Friendship: What about when it’s hard?

“But I say to you, ‘Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, so that you may be sons of your Father who is in heaven. For he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the just and on the unjust.”   Matthew 5:44-45Ouch!...

Tenderness in Transitions

Life has been full at my house this summer with life transitions facing us in all corners.  We’ve “seen it all” in some respects from coordinating care for aging parents, “middle-aged” health issues of our own and parenting a...

Prayerfully Pondering Life, Loss & Newtown

In the past few days (particularly in the wake of the tragedy in Newtown, CT), I have found it helpful to chew on these quotes and verses about life and loss.  I pray that it may be helpful to you also as you take your own heart and mind to the feet of Jesus for...
Merry Christmas 2012 from the Jamiesons!

Merry Christmas 2012 from the Jamiesons!

When they saw the star (the way to Jesus), they rejoiced exceedingly with great Joy!  Matthew 2:10Life is an adventure and that certainly remains true in the Jamieson home.LARRY is transitioning from part-time consulting into a position as the Minnesota Area...

The Power of A Thanksgiving Love Story

The weeks leading up to Thanksgiving 2000 were a time of profound emotion for Larry and I.  While overwhelmed with gratitude for an experience of remarkable community support, we had also just been told that our 2 1/2 year old daughter Carly had Angelman...

What’s all the fuss about STORY?

I’m excited to share a really fun story today. It will take a little setting up but stick with me because this will kick your week off with a big smile.Have you heard? Story is all the rage these days. Everyone is talking about it. Your story. My story....