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Articles by Sharon Jaynes
The Danger of the Drift
I don’t think any of us get up one morning and say to ourselves, I think I’ll drift away from God today. Drifting happens when we aren’t paying attention. Consider this story about a friend of mine. It was supposed to be a sailing adventure for Loran and the youth group at his church. A friend had procured three sailing vessels that resembled the Niña, Pinta, and Santa Maria.
4 Steps to Silencing the Lies That Steal Your Confidence
Spiritual Life Published Aug 31, 2026 : Follow topic Follow this topic Log in to your existing account or sign up today! Follow author Follow this author Log in to your existing account or sign up today! Log in to your existing account or sign up today! What do you do when the words, “I’m not good enough,” are stuck in your head? When the lies of the Enemy create limitations in your life? When the belittling taunts of the devil are the barbed wire that fences you in and keeps God’s best at bay.
4 Steps to Silencing the Lies That Steal Your Confidence
What do you do when the words, “I’m not good enough,” are stuck in your head? When the lies of the Enemy create limitations in your life? When the belittling taunts of the devil are the barbed wire that fences you in and keeps God’s best at bay. Do you have lies that tumble about in your mind, no matter how desperately you want them gone? The Bible says: You are a saint. You are chosen. You are dearly loved. You are holy.
What God Really Thinks about Women
She was beautiful. She was bright. And she was mad at God. I sat across the lunch table picking at a salad and trying to digest Jan’s words. Her startlingly teal eyes were tinted with frustration at God, primarily because of how she perceived He felt about women. “I don’t understand God. It seems like He is against women. He’s set us up to fail. Even our bodies are weaker and that just invites men to abuse us. All through the Bible I see how God used men in mighty ways.
How a neighbour brought my abusive family to Christ, and what I learnt from her about praying for my child
The impact of coming to faith through her neighbour as a girl compelled Sharon Jaynes to pray for her own son and his friends. Here she gives some tips on how to direct those prayers to your children. Source: Photo by Vivek Kumar on Unsplash I grew up in a nice neighborhood and a nice house. But much of what went on behind the door of our ranch-style house was anything but nice. My father didn’t drink every day, but when he did, he got drunk and grew violent.
The Power of Prayer in the Life of a Child Original
Author of Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe 2023 29 Aug I grew up in eastern North Carolina in a nice neighborhood and a nice house. But much of what went on behind the door of our ranch-style house was anything but nice. My father didn’t drink every day, but when he did, he got drunk and grew violent. My parents fought both verbally and physically in front of my brother and me, and we lived much of our lives in fear.
Why Praying the Word Over Your Kids Is Literally DYNAMITE ~ A Chat With Author Sharon Jaynes!
She is a mama… familiar with the roller coaster of emotions we ride as summer melts into fall. Author Sharon Jaynes is our special guest today. Join Sharon and Erica for a chat that will boost your confidence about the new school year and encourage you to pray God’s Word over your kids! Click PLAY for a battle plan. Catch hope & encouragement with Erica on weekday mornings from 5:00 AM – 10:00 AM, and Sundays from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.
God is Pursuing You - Crossmap Blogs
I was in college when I met my husband at a Bible study. He was sitting on the floor dressed in scruffy jeans, a red flannel shirt, and a strong face that needed a shave. The moment I saw him, I was smitten. But I didn’t want him to know that. Steve finally asked me out on a date, and several more followed. One night, Steve said, “Will you go with me to all the rest of the football games for the rest of the year?” “I’m not going to answer that question,” I cavalierly responded.
Why Your Story Matters - Crossmap Blogs
I was 16 years old and weighed about 100 pounds soaking wet. I’d only been a Christian for two years when I was invited to share my testimony. My friend’s dad, Mr. Evans, gathered up a few of us teenagers and drove us to a church just outside my hometown. We were going to give our testimonies at a Saturday-night gathering of strangers. I’d never stood behind a podium, spoken into a microphone, or stared at a sea of faces who thought I had something to say.
Saying “I Do” and Meaning “I Will:” The Beauty of Covenant Marriage
Sharon Jaynes Girlfriends in God 2023 18 Jan It was time to clean out my attic, at least some of it. I pulled out several pieces of furniture to take to a consignment store, three lamps to take to a non-profit thrift shop, and many items that went straight to the trash. In one corner sat memorabilia we’d saved from Steve’s parents’ attic years ago. That’s when I saw it. Tucked under a dusty old wing chair hid a tattered box. I pulled back the musty flaps and slid out what appeared to be a letter.
4 Steps to Believing the Truth about Who You Are
By Sharon Jaynes, Crosswalk.com I was in the sixth grade when I first ventured into the House of Mirrors at my hometown county fair—a mere 12 years old. For hours we gave cash to shady carnival characters in hopes of winning a stuffed purple polka-dotted snake, an oversized tie-dyed teddy bear, or a cheesy piece of jewelry we’d never wear. Personally, I stuck with Pickup Ducks—a sure win. But of all the sideshows at the carnival, it was the House of Mirrors that captured my attention.
4 Steps to Believing the Truth about Who You Are
Filtering Life through the Voice of Insecurity The strands of inferiority, insecurity, and inadequacy began to weave an invisible yet indelible grid system over my mind. Every thought I had, every comment by other people, and every social interaction had to filter through that sieve of deficiency before it was interpreted by my little-girl mind. By the time I was a 12-year-old, that filter was cemented firmly in place.
What Is God’s Design and Purpose for Human Sexuality?
Because Eve was taken out of Adam, “For this reason, a man will . . . be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh” (v. 24). This picture of faithful, monogamous marriage between a man and a woman is one of the most important in all of God’s design in creation. According to Genesis 1:26-38, mankind was created in the likeness and image of God. This likeness and image is reflected in numerous ways. Among them are...
9 Beautiful Bible Verses about Your Uniqueness
Multiple Bible verses reveal we’re all unique creations of God. Let’s take a look at what the Bible says: Our hearts cry out for some way to show we’re different, set apart from the crowd. Hairdos reflecting every color of the rainbow. Individualized tattoos. All kinds of piercings and clothing styles. In today’s world there doesn’t seem to be any universally-accepted fashion. Most are seeking uniqueness. We want to be noticed, acknowledged as an individual.
4 Steps to Believing the Truth about Who You Are
Filtering Life through the Voice of Insecurity The strands of inferiority, insecurity, and inadequacy began to weave an invisible yet indelible grid system over my mind. Every thought I had, every comment by other people, and every social interaction had to filter through that sieve of deficiency before it was interpreted by my little-girl mind. By the time I was a 12-year-old, that filter was cemented firmly in place.
Do I Expect Too Much from My Child?
Meg Bucher Writer and Author 2021 21 July Meg Bucher Writer and Author “Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.” (Proverbs 22:6) This popular verse is a benchmark for many parents, and an important command for our children to understand. It’s necessary to have high standards for ourselves, and our children. However, when applied without compassion, we may find ourselves striving endlessly to live up to legalistic expectations.
How to Recover from a Parent Whose Love Was Conditional
We live in an imperfect world with imperfect people, and there are times when a parent's love was only given or expressed on a conditional basis, and at other times withheld. How does one recover from a parent whose love was conditional? Our parents play a critical role in our development that doesn’t stop once we reach 18. Our parents’ influence carries over into adulthood, parenthood, life decisions, self-esteem, relationships, and every other aspect of our lives.
8 Secrets to Speaking with Adult Children That Build Up Your Relationship
Guidelines for Cheering from the Sidelines Rather Than from the Huddle Various psychologists and authors have written about the stages of parenthood. Bob Hostetler calls these stages the Commander Phase (ages 1-5), the Coaching Phase (ages 5-12), the Counselor Phase (ages 13-18), and the Consultant Phase (ages 19 and beyond). Another resource refers to them as the Loving Discipline stage, the Training Stage, the Coaching Stage, and the Friendship Stage.
8 Secrets to Speaking with Adult Children That Build Up Your Relationship
Guidelines for Cheering from the Sidelines Rather Than from the Huddle Various psychologists and authors have written about the stages of parenthood. Bob Hostetler calls these stages the Commander Phase (ages 1-5), the Coaching Phase (ages 5-12), the Counselor Phase (ages 13-18), and the Consultant Phase (ages 19 and beyond). Another resource refers to them as the Loving Discipline stage, the Training Stage, the Coaching Stage, and the Friendship Stage.
God is still in control | Thomasville Times | Thomasville, Alabama
By ohtadmin | on March 03, 2021 By: Sharon Jaynes My son, Steven, and I sat on the floor in his room, playing a card game. This summer was proving to be the best ever. Our golden retriever, Ginger, had just delivered seven adorable puppies; Steven was enjoying his sixth summer of life, and after four years of negative pregnancy tests, God had surprised us with a new life growing […] Please login or subscribe to view this page.
Can I Think Before I Speak? With Sharon Jaynes [Episode 129]
A few weeks ago, my daughter-in-law, Caroline, did something I thought was genius. Most of you know that I’m a proud Gigi to three-year-old Tripp and his baby brother, Lawson. Well, first, I overheard Caroline say to Tripp, “I’m so proud of you because you obeyed Mommy.” Then, a little later, I heard her tell him, “Tripp, I’m proud of you because you were nice to your brother.” Words are one of the most powerful forces in the universe, and God has entrusted them to us.
Why Your Story Matters
Stories are powerful. They are an essential part of what it means to be human. From the dawn of time, stories allowed humans to connect with each other and give meaning to life. Rather than listening to facts, stories help us put ourselves in the scene and experience the emotions, sights, sounds and stirrings of other people. A story invites us to become participants rather than mere spectators. Stories evoke emotion and make otherwise abstract principles come to life.
A Prayer for Hanging On - Your Daily Prayer - August 20
A Prayer for Hanging On By Sharon Jaynes “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded. You need to persevere so that when you have done the will of God, you will receive what he has promised” (Hebrews 10:35-36 NIV). Just because you don’t see God working does not mean that He isn’t. Jesus said, “My Father is always at work” (John 5:17). The writer of Hebrews notes: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded.
A Prayer to Press On - Your Daily Prayer - October 11
A Prayer to Press On By Sharon Jaynes “Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them—to the Israelites. I will give you every place where you set your foot, as I promised Moses.” – Joshua 1:2-3 It is that sentence “I will give you every place where you set your foot,” that stops me in my tracks every time. God had given the Israelites the land, but they still had to take it. They had to put their foot down.
Keeping the Sexual Sizzle As You Get Older
Why is it that passionate romance routinely fizzles out over the years? Why does a soulmate so easily become a roommate? Why does the rapid heartbeat of excitement in the early years morph into the heavyheartedness of disappointment in the later years? But passion in marriage doesn’t have to fizzle out with the passing years. That certainly isn’t God’s plan. He has a much different desire for your marriage and mine. Yes, sexual intimacy will change as we grow older. Hormones wane. Libido lessens.
Sharon Jaynes: What are you saying to yourself about your spouse?
I was going through a drawer at my mom’s house, looking for a scratch pad, when I came across a small vinyl record. It was in a cardboard sleeve dated 1950. My dad made the record for my mom when he was in the Korean War—the first year they were married. He talked about how much he loved her, couldn’t wait to be with her again, and how he missed her. There was so much emotion in his voice, I could hear it crack. I listened to the scratchy recording slack jawed. How in the world did this happen?
When You Feel Like You Can’t Hear from God
“Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, ‘Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?’ Jesus answered, ‘I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times.’” Matthew 18:21-22 (NIV) I was so confused. I was talking to God, but it seemed He wasn’t talking to me. There seemed to be a barrier between us. I was a single 20-year-old who needed to make an important decision about my future, but I wasn’t hearing from God.
Diabetes Care & Management Smarter Thanks to New Technology - LivingBetter50
Whether you’ve been newly diagnosed with diabetes or you’ve been dealing with this illness for years, it might seem like your whole life revolves around managing your symptoms and treatments. But thanks to new technology, smart products are making care and management of diabetes more efficient and effective, while allowing others to participate in the monitoring of health symptoms.
November 13, 2017-Talking Back to Yourself
Why, my soul, are you downcast? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise him, my Savior and my God. My soul is downcast within me; therefore I will remember you (Psalm 42:5-6a, NIV). Last week, while selecting some avocados in the produce aisle, I heard a loud gasp which caused my attention to be diverted to a woman who had just started an avalanche of sorts over by the oranges.
Entrepreneurship After Fifty is 10% Business and 90% Life Changing
Entrepreneurship after fifty isn’t just about starting a business. In fact, the ‘business’ part of it is small in comparison to the impact it will have on your entire life. Launching a business in midlife is about tapping your life experiences and talents to create a sense of freedom and individuality. The livelihood that comes with it is a bonus. I didn’t choose entrepreneurship. It chose me after a layoff. I simply couldn’t stomach the idea of working for someone else again.
Is Sciatic Pain Ruining Your Everyday Life? Fight Back With These Stretches
Have you ever felt intense pain radiating down your leg? Or experienced lower back pain that won’t go away? These are not just common aches. These are symptoms of a condition known as sciatica, and it can seriously impact the quality of your life. Even if the pain comes and goes, there’s no reason to live with it. Why would anyone want to live with pain…forever? Learn more about this condition and find out if sciatica pain is what you’re experiencing.
When You Don’t Like the Story God is Writing
“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight.� Proverbs 3:5-6 (NIV) If it were up to me, I would have scripted some of life’s stories differently. So many tragedies have struck people near and dear to me that if I were the writer, they would have been changed.
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