All posts by: Jackie Trottmann

The Gift and Power of God’s Grace

May these words help to illustrate the gift and power of God’s grace. Robert and I took my mother to our little family friendly eatery for lunch. Always people watching,... Read More

A Poem from Care Receivers and Prayer for Caregivers

This prayer for caregivers was inspired by the following poem from a care receiver. The poem hung in the room my mother shared with another resident at her care facility.... Read More

A Story Of Letting Go and Letting God

Letting go and letting God isn’t just about letting go of struggle or challenges you face in relationships or within yourself. Letting go and letting God means letting go of... Read More

Stop Thinking I’m Too Old Or It’s Too Late

Do you ever have thoughts of I’m too old or it’s too late in your life? I know I have. Those thoughts of, I shouldn’t have taken that job, I... Read More

Control Your Tongue, Control Your Peace

I love the little but powerful book of James. James talks about the tongue. Not controlling your tongue will steal your peace. James Chapter 3, verses 4-6 says: Look at... Read More

The Gift of Uncertainty

The very first email I wrote was about wishing for a burning bush to show us the way. That’s because we all want guidance. We all want certainty. We all have... Read More

God’s Purpose is You

If you are trying to figure out what your purpose is, let me get you to shift your thinking. I want you to take the purpose word to radically shift... Read More

A Prayer to Overcome Fear, Anxiety and Worry

The following prayer to overcome fear, anxiety and worry, will help you focus your thoughts on God’s peace and presence. Instead of focusing on your fear, anxiety, and worry, focus... Read More

God’s Will and Our Will Look Remarkably the Same

God’s will or God’s call – it’s something as Christians that we seek. We want a blue print, don’t we? Just tell me the steps and tell me what to... Read More

A Prayer to Deal With Anger

Anger is in the air. It’s in our political climate, religions, the media, and social media. Mean speech, injustice, inequality in pay and opportunities, prejudice in all of its forms,... Read More