Jesus & Coffee
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Life & Wisdom
Faith & Spiritual Growth
Inspired Living
Healing & Wholeness
Healing Through Gratitude: A Journey from Oppression to Joy
The post discusses the deep connection between abuse and depression, describing how it perpetuates a cycle of further stress and depression. It emphasizes the power of gratitude in overcoming adversity, suggesting that expressing thanks can uplift spirits and provide clarity. The author shares personal experiences of battling depression, forgiving a difficult family member, and finding solace in prayer and gratitude.
The Unexpected Self-Confidence Boost I Got by Using AI
The author recounts their difficult childhood and the emotional wounds from being unwanted by their mother. Healing came through faith in the Holy Spirit. Despite lingering camera shyness, they discovered AI-generated photos that boosted their self-confidence significantly. The author encourages using AI as a tool for overcoming personal challenges and finding unexpected benefits.
Fibromyalgia the Problem You Can’t See, But It Does a Number on Life
The article discusses the struggles of living with fibromyalgia, a condition characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, and heightened sensitivity. Misunderstood as psychological, fibromyalgia has genetic factors and legitimacy supported by medical organizations. Treatments include medication, exercise, and alternative therapies. The author shares personal experiences and tips for managing symptoms, emphasizing individualized care plans.
Using Perception, Perspective, and Listening to Build Deeper Connections
Understanding the distinction between perception and perspective is crucial for changing minds. Perception is immediate and subjective, influenced by senses, while perspective is shaped by experiences. Enhancing observation and listening skills, especially in children, develops empathy and critical thinking. Sharing personal stories can effectively alter perspectives and foster deeper connections.
Six Emotional Enemies Inside Your Mind and How You Can Abolish Them
The post delves into six emotional enemies—fear, doubt, indifference, indecision, worry, and timidity—that can undermine our lives and success. It suggests combating these with courage, wisdom, and the Word of God, presenting relevant scriptures for each enemy. Overcoming these internal adversaries empowers us to fulfill our potential and counter negative mindsets like imposter syndrome, leading to a purposeful life.
Do You Know About These Three Legends of Easter From the Natural World?
The author writes to inform and give some ideas for discussing around the Easter table.
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!
