Goodness Gracious! Shawna Russeau-Franklin

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  • Forgive AND Forget… Yeah, Right!

    I’ve considered myself a fairly forgiving person. Am I really as forgiving as God intended for me to be, though? I’m not sure that I am. I think I have some work to do that includes a deeper look at… Continue reading

  • I Change My Mind…

    Do you mind if I speak frankly today? I had to start a new medication a few days ago because my symptoms have been steadily progressing. Apparently it’s much stronger than the med I previously took. It makes me feel… Continue reading

  • A Prayer of Psalm 1

    Psalm 1:1-6 1Blessed is the onewho does not walk in step with the wickedor stand in the way that sinners takeor sit in the company of mockers Father, thank You for Your blessings. My desire is to walk with You… Continue reading

  • Don’t Just Stand There, W.A.I.T. (and 4 Ways to Do It)

    It was around 2:30 am when I woke up wondering when I’d find out if an insurance claim I recently submitted was going to be approved. I had finally gathered all the required documents they asked for and had submitted… Continue reading

  • Are We Odd (Awed) Enough?

    What makes those of us who proclaim to be Christians different from the rest of the world who do not make such a claim? As followers of Jesus, we should stand out, shouldn’t we? Our behavior should even appear unusual… Continue reading

  • The Sacrifice of Praise

    I had a dream once that I was with a group of friends and coworkers at a restaurant for lunch. During the meal, my cell phone rang. It was a call from the college I had (in real life) applied… Continue reading

  • Hip to Be Square

    Sometimes I feel like I don’t fit in. Ever feel like that? Do you ever feel like some of the people around you seem to click, but all you’re able to do is clack? I think sometimes we overthink stuff… Continue reading

  • Where’s Your Treasure?

    My husband, David, and I have been watching The Chosen, a Christian series portraying Jesus and His disciples. In one of the scenes, during a Jewish festival, “Jesus” was asked to play ball with a group of men. More out… Continue reading

  • 7 Oppositions of Love

    Someone recently shared something with me that irked me. (Yes, I said irked.) She told me that a new love interest of hers had been regularly saying cruel things to her. One of her friends had witnessed this and even… Continue reading