I haven't posted here in a while. Perhaps because I've been writing a devotional 2 or 3 times a week for my church. You can check those out at https://open.spotify.com/show/7isrTWncfDCFUMXG8WRaQf if you don't already listen. Today though I just want to write at the end of a weekend of rest. My children were away for … Continue reading Rest in God
Author: jenniferheidinga
Hey! I'm Jennifer. I've been writing since a young age (my first A+ graded poem was written in grade 5...the teacher thought I had copied it from a book!) I have been living the chaotic and sometimes downright wacky life of motherhood for over 9 years now. I'm craving growth, newness and spontenaity, thus this blog was born.
I love to sing, often to the dismay of my 2 children, explore in nature, and sip a cup of tea while reading a book. I'm an introvert who loves talking to people but craves my time of regeneration when I'm alone, especially after a busy day. I love time spent with God alone with His Word and what I can learn from Him.
My life is far from perfect, and I'm learning that one day at a time I am growing, I am learning and I am changing. It's not easy, and it's not quick, but it is ongoing. I'm not sure that I'll ever grow up....really, so I've decided to grow into up. Never quite there, but I'm choosing to never stop growing either.
Humble Yourself
In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled … Continue reading Humble Yourself
Search Me Lord
“Search me Lord and know my heart, test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:23-24) When was the last time you prayed a prayer such as this? David, the writer of Psalm 139 knew that he was surely … Continue reading Search Me Lord
Broken and Beautiful
As I finish off my last week of final exams of my first year of seminary, here's also my last Kerux post of the seminary term. I hope to write more for the seminary in the fall again. In the meantime I will post devotionals I am writing for my home church, Immanuel Christian Reformed … Continue reading Broken and Beautiful
Relationship in Love
Here I am. Loved and cherished by the God of the universe who calls me His own, transforms me into His likeness and pulls me out of the comfort of religion into a life of love and faith. I'm not religious. But I'm loved beyond measure! Check out today's blog by clicking on the link … Continue reading Relationship in Love
Easter Saturday: The Day In-Between
Today can be a strange and off-putting sort of day. The day between Good Friday and Easter Sunday. The day between the suffering of the cross and the joy and new life of the resurrection. The day, that first Easter, that would have filled Jesus disciples and His closest followers with confusion, grief, doubt, anger … Continue reading Easter Saturday: The Day In-Between
Hope
I wrote the poem that follows at the end of March 2020. I was brought back to it again today. We cling to hope still, waiting expectantly, and longing for the day when every tear will be wiped away, and the glory of the Lord will be our light. Hope is not simply an emotion … Continue reading Hope
The Worth of a Woman
I wrote this post for Kerux, the Calvin Theological Seminary student publication in honor of International Women's Day, today on March 8th. It looks at Jesus and women in the Gospels. You can click the link below to access the article. https://kerux.calvinseminary.edu/the-worth-of-a-woman/
In His Strength
Some of my readers may know that I am currently a seminary student attending Calvin Theological Seminary. My journey to seminary was a Spirit-filled time, which I may write about in the future. As for right now, I will be writing monthly blogs for the seminary's student publication, Kerux throughout this term (that's from February … Continue reading In His Strength
Christmas Eve Reflections
Merry Christmas to my family, friends and loved ones! I wasn't going to go on Facebook tonight. In fact, I wasn't going to even open my laptop again for the next four days, except for Zoom calls to see family and friends. But here I am reading beautiful Christmas tidings from friends, family, and church … Continue reading Christmas Eve Reflections
Growing Into Up 