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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March 2010 Entries
It's spring break and time for a week long recess. A trip to the beach is just what we need. So we begin packing: Cool sunglasses, check. Suntan lotion, check. Flip-flops, check. Beach towel, check. We’ve got everything that’s appropriate for fun in the sun or do we?
When I was in junior high school, my youth pastor used to lead us in this song: I've got a river of life flowing out of me,
Makes the lame to walk and the blind to see, Opens prison doors, sets the captives free, I've got a river of life flowing out of me. Spring up, O well, within my soul,
Spring up, O well, and make me whole, Spring up, O well, and give to me, That life, abundantly.
Companies are strategic in how they target buyers. They want to lure shoppers in the language that particular market understands. Last weekend I saw an interesting example of this. A large ad hung from a youth store window that said: "Gotta Have It Now."
Throughout the day the enemy of your soul shoots fiery darts laced with the poison of discouragement to wound you. Discouragement may come with a sharp word from someone at school, a coach, teacher, parent, or even a friend who has a knack for saying the wrong thing at the wrong time.