by Jenita Pace | May 26, 2020 | Blog
The lie: “The people I love would be better off without me.” Have you ever thought that before? I have, and I have believed it with all my heart. In 2001, I attempted suicide, with that one thought driving me. It was that one lie that created a...
by Jenita Pace | Oct 31, 2019 | Blog
So many of us are familiar with Psalm 23, where David describes how he found comfort in his closeness to Jesus as he walked through the “valley of the shadow of death.” In 2016, I cared for my mother, Teresa, as she had to pass through the valley...
by Jenita Pace | Jun 17, 2019 | Blog
As many of you are aware, my husband, Tim, underwent brain surgery in mid-April. I am embarrassed to admit that I didn’t fully comprehend what it would mean, despite that this was Tim’s third surgery, granted the last one was over ten years ago. It took me by...
by Jenita Pace | Apr 9, 2019 | Blog
As I celebrate my son’s fifteenth birthday this week, I am reminded of what a fabulous surprise it was when we found out we were pregnant. Shortly after that wonderful news came the discovery of my husband’s rare brain condition and the scheduling of his first brain...
by Jenita Pace | Dec 12, 2018 | Blog
In a society that continually works to define the definition of “success” and self-worth, it can be hard to find the intrinsic value you bring to the world. How can we have value outside of earning the respect of others around us and meeting social expectations?...
by Jenita Pace | Dec 4, 2018 | Blog
Social anxiety is not uncommon. In a world that is designed for extroverts, people who feel more comfortable being alone or in small settings may find the holidays overwhelming. There are so many wonderful things about this time of year, but sometimes the endless...