donnajonesministry

The way I pray has changed lately.  And for the better.  It’s a small change really; a small change that feels big. At least it feels big to me. Most of my Christian life I’ve prayed about what I want God to do for me or for someone I love.  You know the drill; Lord, […]

            Sometimes (often in fact) life just doesn’t go the way we planned.  Case in point:  This weekend I arrived at the conference where I was the keynote speaker and realized I forgot my clothes. (Who does that, by the way? Except me, I mean??) Years ago I told my […]

I start to react. My stomach knots and my shoulders tense. I feel anxious and a little disappointed; although I’m not even sure I have a right to be. I start to react.  But I don’t. Does it sound like some major event caused the above scenario? It wasn’t.  In reality, it was something minor.  […]

Those who know me best know I’m a big bargain shopper.  I love nice things, but I love nice things at great prices. So, in the spirit of bargain shopping, I have GREAT news: Today my book Raising Kids with Good Manners is on sale for just $1.99 on kindle (or as an e-book) at […]

I take you… For better or worse For richer or poorer In sickness and health Forsaking all others For as long as we both shall live. If we’re married we said these words, or something similar, on our wedding day. And we meant them.  Because honestly, most of us were too naive to think that […]

What if celebrating Valentine’s Day didn’t cost you a dime and could actually re-kindle the flames of romance?  What if you could re-ignite the sparks in your marriage and make them last?  It might be as easy as taking a trip down memory lane and doing what you should have never stopped. 15 Things You […]

What what if celebrating Valentine’s Day didn’t cost you a dime and could actually re-kindle the flames of romance?  What if you could re-ignite the sparks in your marriage and make them last?  It might be as easy as taking a trip down memory lane and doing what you should have never stopped. 15 Things […]

Hey Blog Friends!  Thanks for all your wonderful comments last week. I was inspired by you all. It’s time to announce the big winner of Everyday Confetti.  Drum roll, please… Congratulations Deborah Horne!!  I’ll be doing several give-aways in the next few weeks, so keep your eyes peeled for another chance to win another great […]

Hey Blog Friends!  Over the course of the next two months I’ll occasionally be featuring books written by some of my friends–books I think you’ll love. Consider these books “the latest and greatest”.  And here’s the best part:  I’m giving you a chance to win each of these books, too (who does’t love a free […]

“I thought this was supposed to be the best time of my life, but I’m kind of lonely.” “I couldn’t wait until I got married, but now I’m wondering if I made a mistake.” “I always wanted to have a baby, but this has turned out to be a lot harder than I bargained for.  […]