JANNA VANDERVEEN

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Last night, I became God’s greatest cheerleader. I know that sounds cheesy, but if you’d been watching me in my backyard, you’d understand the statement, and probably have a good laugh at my expense. Clouds hung heavy in the sky. snuffing out the stars and moon in a blanket of greyness.  Two of my children bounced on our trampoline, their eyes glued to the East as if their attention would convince the moon to show. Another one of my children… Read More

This is the good news… Christ died once and for ALL because of his great love. “It is finished!”  

Proverbs 27:9

I am thankful for all of my wonderful friends. They are genuine, honest, intelligent, and gracious… Sweet incense indeed!  

You are Beloved You are loved You are a flower among thorns A precious blossom Cradled in the hands of a God who cares. ~ Janna Vanderveen

John 4:14

This weekend Bruce and I took a scenic drive around Niagara Falls. It was dusk, fog obscured the setting sun, clouds of mist spiraled out of the depths of falling water, and rain drizzled from the sky upon the multitudes of people who refused to be deterred from viewing this magnificent force of nature. I stood in awe of the One who created it all and this verse came to mind…

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all? Have you given the mirror power to determine your self-worth? Who or what is your mirror? Who or what holds the measuring stick that determines your self-worth? Is it a person? Or do you measure your worth based on your wealth, beauty, fame, body image, prestige, influence, service, works, success, friends, family, or accolades? Fear hides authenticity.  It creates a very convincing lie which says we must appear or… Read More

Deep within your hallowed heart Beats blood of truest red. Poured out for me, you gave your life Whispering words of love instead. You won my heart with great aplomb Ransomed my very soul. Repaired the very heart of me Jesus you made me whole. ~ Janna Vanderveen (Photo Credit: http://www.pbase.com)