Category: Journal Writing
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From the Pages of Backslider’s Dawn: The Testimony
Dear friends, I’ve been sitting with this project for a long time, praying over it, wrestling with it, and letting God shape it in ways I didn’t expect. Today, I want to share a small piece of it with you. This excerpt is from the introduction to my book, Backslider’s Dawn, a work born of… Read more
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The Any Day Journal-15: The Number Thirteen
**************************************************** Some thoughts stay hidden in our journals for a while before we feel ready to share them. This one started as that, just a quick note about the number thirteen, written on a day when it seemed to stand out. When March brought a Friday the 13th, that familiar superstition resurfaced, and I returned… Read more
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A Sweet Fruit
The Fruit of the Spirit “Discover how to trade the ‘digital circus’ for a deeper peace. Explore how the Fruit of the Spirit grows naturally when we stop to look up and abide in His grace.” -BibleGateway A Quick Encouragement: Growing from the Inside Out I hope the months ahead bring you an abundance of the… Read more
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To Edit or Not to Edit-WordPress Quick Draft Feature
Yes, edit, edit, edit! Sharing is caring… Hi Everyone, I just discovered the Quick Draft feature on WordPress on my cellphone, and it’s like finding a small, sunlit clearing in the middle of a dense forest. Then I checked it out on my WordPress blog dashboard. Quick Draft lets you quickly jot down thoughts right… Read more
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Above Us: The Birds
by JJFaucher Amid the noise and rush of our daily routines, those pigeons on the wire carried something we’ve nearly forgotten: the quiet strength of standing side by side. There is a sacred steadiness in their unflinching posture, a living echo of God’s invitation to ‘be still.’ Together on a single shared line, they remind us that… Read more
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A Lamp Post Vigil
By JJFaucher As I hurried home,just beforethe rain began,a lone birdperched atopa tall lamp postcaught my eye.It embodieda quiet courage,choosing perspectiveover panic.It lifted its gaze whileeverything belowrushed and fretted inthe gathering storm. Life often feelslike that high,lonely perch-A gentle calmblankets meas I dare to liftmy eyes upwardinstead of scanningthe rush below.I watch fromthe street,moved bythe… Read more
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Embrace Growth: The Power of Repeating Core Truths
A Small Life Lesson Worth Passing On Taking a class to put things in perspective is refreshing and a reward for a lifetime. The wheel was invented once — but perfected many times. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel every time. Growth often comes from refining what already works. A message that resonated once… Read more
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January Quotes & Faith‑Rooted Reflections
Dear Readers, Before I resume sharing entries from my journals, I want to pause for a moment to encourage you as we step into this new year together. I also want to let you know that some of my recent work has been refined with a careful editorial eye, and I’m thrilled to share the… Read more
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A Moment of Gratitude
A special thank you to all my new subscribers and viewers Dear readers, A heartfelt thank you to all my new subscribers and faithful readers. Your likes encourage me, and your quiet presence, even without comments, means more than you know. I truly appreciate you dropping by. A gentle reminder that your warmth will brighten… Read more
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The Any Day Journal – 14: On the Lighter Side of Life
I have always found peace in nature. When I walk among the trees, whether in prayer, reflection, or simply pausing to breathe. I feel God’s presence close at hand. These walks have become a wellspring for my journal, where I gather thoughts, poems, and prayers that rise from the quiet of the woods. Canada’s woods… Read more
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