Ann Jahns
Your faith family tree
People have always been fascinated with tracing their genealogies and filling in the leaves on their family trees. There’s something comforting about knowing where…
What kind of aroma are you?
Everyone has a favorite aroma. What’s yours? Is it freshly mown grass or crisp, line-dried laundry? Is it warm chocolate chip cookies or a…
The bridge that brings peace
Are you afraid of bridges—like the gigantic marvels of steel that span two parts of land? Or how about the rickety rope kind in…
Hold out your hands
My dad was an amazing gift giver. Oh, the joy I’d feel when he would return from a trip and say the magic words:…
From complaining to praising
Have you ever noticed how we like to complain incessantly about the weather? Is it because it’s inoffensive fodder for small talk? “The humidity…
God still has work for you
My friend Donna was recently taken home to be with Jesus. For years she struggled with infections that trapped her in a dizzying pattern…
The flip side of worry
I’m a world-class worrier. If it were an Olympic sport, I’d have a house full of gold medals. Nothing is off limits from my…
Embracing trouble
I don’t know about you, but I’m not a big fan of pain. When I was pregnant with my first child, I vowed, “I’m…
Stand out!
Anyone who lived through the 1980s can attest to the fact that we’ll do just about anything to fit in. Not to stand out….
Be bold!
When it comes to common phobias, what do you think ranks toward the top? . . . It’s the fear of public speaking. Speaking…