It ain't easy being a teen... and Jackie O. understands that well. Take her sound, faith-filled advice as we walk with God together.
Jacqueline Overpeck is a multi-published inspirational author who loves to offer encouragement to readers. Jacqueline and her husband, Arnold, are both CLASS (Christian Leaders, Authors, and Speakers Services) graduates. They enjoy the outdoors, and traveling in their spare time with their Maltese dog, Coconut.
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January 2010 Entries
The first semester of the school year is behind and semester exams are over. So, how did it go? Are you ready to enter the second semester strong and finish the school year on top? Like it or not, your grades measure your comprehension or achievement in a particular subject and what you’ve learned on a scale of A-F (“A” meaning excellent and “F” representing failure).
Over the past few weeks, just like you, I’ve seen some of the troubling reports from Haiti. I’ve watched the news and read the paper with tears running down my cheeks and a thick lump in my throat -- making it hard to swallow let alone pray. When tragedy and disastrous events occur, the calamity is heartbreaking.
A few weeks ago my husband Arnie gave me a lovely compliment. As we were leaving the house to go to Sunday worship, he said, "You'll be the most gorgeous girl in the church." I quickly countered, "In this old dress? No, I won't be gorgeous. My hair's even flat today." Sadly, practicing self-doubt is an unhealthy and critical skill I learned in my youth, like most women.
Be assured as you step into the New Year of 2010, you won’t be walking alone! God is forever alive and more than able to touch your life afresh during this New Year. Best of all? He calls you friend. With that helpful knowledge, you have the assurance to approach Him in prayer with the self-confidence that you are welcome and accepted.