Jesus & Coffee
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Life & Wisdom
Faith & Spiritual Growth
Inspired Living
Healing & Wholeness
A Guide for Aging Well for All 40-Year-Olds
The author writes to help others find inspiration to age with grace and find peace. Discover tips for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
Two of the Most Powerful Little Bad Words – if Only
Regrets, often tied to the phrase “if only,” can weigh us down with guilt and missed opportunities. In this article, discover how the Holy Spirit helps reframe regret into lessons of faith, guiding us toward peace and repentance. Find comfort in moving forward, leaving the power of “if only” behind.
Four Died When Evil Went to School
The author writes a moving piece about the local high-school shoot, that left four dead, nine others injured and thousands in her community tramatized.
How a Black Eye Changed My Son’s Life and Made Him a Leader
The author writes an inspiring post about her son, a shy boy with dyslexia transforms after a football injury gives him a black eye. Gaining confidence, he joins mainstream education, wins a math award, and enlists in the Navy, serving in Operation Desert Storm. Later, he joins the Coast Guard and eventually becomes a successful businessman. The mother’s pride emphasizes unexpected paths to success.
6 Ways To Overcome Chasing the Shiny Object Syndrome
The allure of novelty often distracts people, especially those with an orphan mindset, leading to Shiny Object Syndrome. This results in wasted resources, lack of focus, and stress. By setting clear goals, learning to say no, and practicing mindfulness, one can break this cycle and refocus on what truly matters.
Mind-Blowing Reasons To Improve Where You Fit Into the Golden Circle
The post explores Simon Sinek’s Golden Circle concept from his TED Talk and book “Start With Why,” emphasizing the significance of knowing “why” an organization or individual exists. It discusses the neurological basis of this concept, linking the Limbic system to purpose and emotions. The author argues that true inspiration and growth, professionally and personally, stem from focusing on “why” rather than “what” or “how.”
Jesus and Coffee is the blog home of Glenda Mays Shaw. She is a Christian author near Athens, Georgia. She writes short notes you can read with a warm cup nearby. Each post points toward faith, healing, and a more joyful life.
Jesus and Coffee
This page gathers her public posts in one place. You will see stories about the Holy Spirit. You will also see notes on forgiveness and daily peace. First, scan the titles below. Then open the post that fits your day.
She writes as a teacher and a friend. She does not hide the hard years. Instead, she shows how prayer and Scripture changed her heart. Because the Holy Spirit stayed close, joy became possible again. That hope sits at the center of this blog.
What Jesus and Coffee covers
The categories include life and wisdom. They also include faith and spiritual growth. Inspired living is here too. The healing category has its own spot. So you can follow one theme, or you can wander through several.
Some posts share a draft from a book in progress. Others tell a real story from a local event. A few offer simple ways to use kind words. Each idea stays practical. You can try a tip the same day you read it.
How to use this page
Look at the newest titles first. Then read one post all the way through. After that, sit with one line that stood out. Next, pray or journal if you want to. Finally, come back another day for a new post.
Jesus and Coffee fits ordinary mornings. You do not need a perfect quiet hour. A few minutes is enough. Still, give the words your full attention. Then let one idea shape the rest of your day.
Books that grew from these notes
Her books grew from the same questions she writes about here. Start with the Books page for the full list. Entering Adulthood helps young adults handle money, home, and work.
Bud the Luckiest Dog in the World tells a warm family adoption story. A later book on the Holy Spirit is still in progress. For the prayer model behind that work, read the Immanuel Approach page.
She sells her books only on Amazon. This blog does not add a new shop link. Readers who want a copy can use the book pages above. You can move from Jesus and Coffee to a full book with ease.
Meet the author
If you are new here, read the About page first. It tells how she moved from bitterness toward peace. Hosts and editors can use the Media Kit. Teachers can print lists from Free Resources.
For a personal note, use the Contact page. Come back to Jesus and Coffee when you want a short, honest read. The photo, the category list, and the post grid stay just as they were.
Pick a post and begin. You will still see the original design under this intro. That layout stays complete. The buttons and images also stay in place. Now choose a story to read with your coffee, and share to create joy!
