Ann Jahns
I have loved you as my own
A young couple I know recently adopted a child from overseas. To say that it was a struggle is an understatement. Pair the moving…
What’s in a name?
One of the most exciting parts of getting ready to welcome a child into the world is choosing a name. Names are a big…
Choices, choices
We love choices, right? We love the freedom to choose things that make us happy or make our lives better. Regular or curly fries…
Jesus prayed for you
Sometimes I’m envious of Jesus’ disciples. For three years, they got to talk with him, eat with him, laugh with him, weep with him….
The last runner
My son ran on his high school cross country team. At his first meet, we saw the most remarkable thing at the finish line….
God is near
Have you ever felt defeated, deflated, and bone weary? King David of Israel felt this same soul-crushing weariness. Despite God’s promise that the Savior…
There’s power in the blood
“Thank you. Your blood donation today will save at least three lives,” said the cheerful young woman as I tried to ignore the large…
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:…