Goodness Gracious! Shawna Russeau-Franklin

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  • 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

  • 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

  • His Gift

    My entire being ached from the journey. My overly stuffed backpack burdened me far more than it helped me in my walk. My discomfort grew with every step. I had to stop. Gingerly, I sat down with my baggage. Then… 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