Posts by Jennifer Mobley Thompson
When the Teacher Becomes the Student
Several years ago, I taught a Wednesday night Bible class to third and fourth graders. There was no specific curriculum so I made up my own. I decided to start with the first page of the Bible and work my way through, hitting all the major stories I’d learned as a child and tying them…
Read MoreThinking Fast
Every January, my church does a congregation-wide week of fasting. It looks different for everyone. Some do a complete fast from food for three days, while some omit a meal every day for the week. Others cut out sugar or sodas, or any food they feel an addiction to. And then there are those who…
Read MoreWhen Like is Better Than Love
My husband and I are coming up on thirty years of marriage. I can say, without hesitation, that I love him more now than I did as a wide-eyed, blushing bride all those years ago. Back then, I didn’t think it was possible. But we’ve been through so much together in these past three decades,…
Read MoreWhile You Wait
Waiting is not a problem for me. In fact, I think I excel at it. I wait… to go to the grocery store until we’re truly out of food. to choose a paint color until I’ve convinced myself the wrong shade isn’t the end of the world. to clean the house until the mess causes…
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