“Women Keeping Hope Alive” – Another Project Completed for Papa’s Glory!

This project has taken years to come to fruition. Now that it is a reality, I have more gratitude than squealing joy because it almost did not happen. If it wasn’t for my pastor’s wife (Stacy Wiggins) the material would have remained in a WORD DOCUMENT. My pastor’s wife brought fresh wind and beauty to this workbook study by adding such clever graphics to the workbook. It is an 8-week study as described below. It is user friendly, and my editing team took it from a word document to a workbook. It is now only available on Amazon. My editor’s husband who is my web master, has worked with Amazon to get the price as low as possible so everyone can get a copy of this burst of oxygen for the soul: “Women Keeping Hope Alive”. Below is the description that  is on the back cover. Several churches are already planning on using it with their women’s group. I will be team teaching it with my Pastor’s wife in September at Calvary Church Port Saint Lucie. Here is the description:

“Women Keeping Hope Alive” By Jackie Kendall

From the faithful footsteps of Ruth to the bold actions of Esther, from the wisdom of Deborah to the devotion of Mary—Women Keeping Hope Alive brings to life the extraordinary stories of women who shaped the biblical story of redemption.

Beloved Christian author and speaker Jackie Kendall invites readers into a journey through Scripture and history, spotlighting not only the well-known heroines of the Bible but also the courageous Christian women who followed in their legacy—pioneers of faith, leaders, and spiritual mothers who stood strong in the face of adversity and kept hope alive.

With her characteristic insight, Jackie’s heartfelt and often humorous writing presents very practical wisdom. Jackie illuminates how these women’s lives offer timeless encouragement for today’s believers. Their stories set the stage for learning  about spiritual disciplines, such as fasting, prayer, and the study of the Word. The workbook offers an outline for an 8-week study, as well as a comprehensive appendix of tools to enhance the spiritual disciplines.

Whether you’re seeking encouragement, purpose, or a deeper understanding of God’s faithfulness, this book is a powerful reminder: God has always used faith-filled women to persevere in hope to accomplish His purposes.

Discover the courage. Embrace the grace. Live the legacy.

One of my mentor’s, Bettye Galbraith used to always say, “Child the best is yet to come ” and in my heart I considered that a nice “meme ” but not likely at my age! This Bible study is a bold display of her remark, and it is very humbling that God is not finished yet with this old girl.

Because of your faithful support and prayers, this project went from a file on a computer to an encouraging Study for Papa’s girls.

Jackie and Ken Kendall

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A Sweet Fragrance From 5100 Miles Away

In April I celebrated another Spiritual birthday (57 years old in Jesus) and I received the greatest gift of encouragement for this old warrior of the cross! A precious woman that I have been a mentor to since she was in 9th grade sent me a text and a story that rocked my soul. She was speaking with her younger brother who is a missionary in Slovakia and shared the following story.

Mark mentioned that one of their ministries is to have college interns living with them while they are discipled and work alongside, he and his wife in ministry. He then preceded to share he was chatting with one of the interns and she said someone had given her the book “Lady in Waiting” to read. Mark then said, “Wait! Who’s the author?” as he thought he knew the book. Of course she said, “Jackie Kendall.” Small world! She’s reading it in English, and it is a copy from the late 90’s. Please pass along to Jackie that God is still using her book years later in the lives of young women even in SLOVAKIA!” He sent a picture of the Young Woman holding one of the original copies of Lady in Waiting. Tears poured as I read this text then later in the day, I received the following letter from Ad’ka.

“My name is Ad’ka, I am a university student in Slovakia and I work part-time for Josiah Venture as an intern for summer camps ministry in Slovakia. You have probably received a message yesterday about your book making its way in the country of Slovakia (through Christina Schwartz and Amy Chase)! Currently, this is my 3rd time reading and I just wanted to say that this book has been speaking the truth into my life ever since it has been given to me by a lady in our church. I was 17 back then and I am turning 23 this year, so 6 years of the truth in where my true identity lies (and not in relationships). Even though it has been written in the 90’s I think it’s still relevant and it still remains up-to-date even in today’s society and the younger generations. Thank you again for writing this and allowing God to use you in many women’s hearts and lives. So, to conclude, your book made its way to Slovakia, to a tiny country in Europe, and yet, it has made a great impact in my life and other women in this country. Thank you, with grace and peace.”

Ad’ka’s passion for Jesus and the truth, is a beautiful fragrance that traveled 5,190 miles to bless my soul and yours!

“Then Mary took a twelve-ounce jar of expensive perfume made from essence of nard, and she anointed Jesus’ feet with it, wiping his feet with her hair. The house was filled with the fragrance.” (John 12:2)

OUR PASSION FOR JESUS FILLS THIS WORLD WITH A PERFUMED FRAGRANCE

Whether we are mailing a book to Slovakia or a box of books to the Women’s Prison Ministry in Port St. Lucie, you share in our ministry of spreading this perfumed fragrance of Jesus throughout this needy world.

Love from two spreading the Fragrance of our Incomparable Savior,

Ken & Jackie Kendall

Forging God’s Name on the Script of My Life

Since the middle of November, I have wanted to begin a New Series of Balcony Chats. Now that I have moved, I do not have a balcony, but I have a porch that faces a beautiful golf course green. Immediately I thought of a title, “Chat on the Green.” As I began to write out notes and verses for the topic, “Beware of Emotional Vampires,’ I had planned on starting in the New Year January 2024. Great plans, great topic, and a passion to encourage my spiritual siblings. I couldn’t wait to get taping and posting on Facebook. I was absolutely stunned when January came and went and not one episode had been taped. My script was like a gigantic post-it-note on my brain. At one point in January I thought, “Maybe I am not supposed to do videos for Facebook and YouTube.” I know that God perfects the things that concern me, but I also know that He expects me to pray, “Not my will but Thine be done!”

As February was ending, even with an EXTRA DAY (Feb. 29), I still could not organize my thoughts clearly enough to begin taping the first “Chat on the Green.” Then this question went through my heart, “Am I forging God’s name on the script of my life.” While I was wrestling with this question, a scripture came to mind.

“I brought glory to You here on earth by completing the work You gave me to do.” (John 17:4)

After reading that passage, the Lord gave me the Green Light to proceed preparation for the “Chat on the Green.” What is significant was my willingness to consider that I may have “forged God’s Name on my plans.” I turned on my computer and began typing up all the notes I have written concerning “Beware of Emotional Vampires. As I video and posted my first Episode “Beware of Emotional Vampires,” I was a little concerned. So many people have left Facebook (understandably) thus limiting my desire to reach as many of my spiritual siblings as possible. Knowing that at my age, I am on a Limited Day Pass, I don’t want to invest in something that will not produce fruit for the Kingdom of God.

As people began to respond to the first video, I just grinned thinking about sharing with others the truths that have liberated my own soul. A huge bonus is that I can do this encouraging throughout the US from my own patio. Pray for me as I tape these episodes and post them each Thursday around 11:30am. I was so humbled to realize that 1600 friends listened to a hard topic with soul liberating potential.

Emotional Vampire defined:  “A person who sucks the life out of us and we have no strength left for the noble purpose that we were saved to fulfill.” (Eph. 2:10)

New Chats On The Green Series

Do you know how to identify an “emotional vampire?” Do you know people that suck the life out of you? Over 1600 people tuned into Jackie’s new teaching series the first week and you can too! Catch the new episodes posted Thursdays on Facebook!

Ministry Letters:

“I appreciate the teaching you and Ken have shared over the many years since the Single’s ministry at Northwood Baptist Church (4 decades ago). And you are still teaching and encouraging others today.” (Allice)

“Your cards always encourage me to know Jesus more deeply.” (Mary a widow)

Hey Jackie! I read lady in waiting when crying in a bathtub alone, a single mother with my 1-year-old daughter sleeping in the next room. It changed everything for me. I am now a mother of 5 children 4 of which my husband and I adopted. I am reading your “Raising a Lady in Waiting” so I can prepare my girls to avoid the pitfalls I fell in. I also have 2 sons. Do you have any raising a Boaz book idea? I may need to buy to help raise my boys to be some lady’s Boaz? Julie (mailed her A Man Worth Waiting For)

Fans Storming the Courts

Recently in the news, there have been stories about FANS STORMING THE FOOTBALL FIELD and THE BASKETBALL COURT after big wins. So much passion but lacking consideration for those being trampled. News reporters are discussing concern for safety for the athletes that have hundreds of fans running in their direction with the force of stampeding buffalos! Well, yesterday I was reading in Luke 12 and read of a similar stampede!

“Meanwhile, when many thousands of the crowd had gathered so that they were trampling on one another.” (Luke 12:1)

I have been a part of the “holy stampede” since 1967 and I never want to be anywhere other than with the crowd that is cheering and running towards the King of Kings!

Love from Two Who Are Not Forging God’s Signature on our Schedule,

Ken and Jackie Kendall

Ken and Jackie Kendall

“The Kendall Pit Stop”

Stop SignI had no idea that when we purchased our new home in Port St. Lucie, FL that our house would become a popular “Pit Stop.” Our home is just off the main interstate (I-95) and it is closer than any gas station or McDonald’s, etc. It takes you maybe 3 minutes to get to our house! When we moved to Port St. Lucie, I was a little concerned about not seeing many people that I know and love because we moved out of Palm Beach County. Well, my thoughts were clearly wrong! The very first week we were in our new home—with boxes everywhere, one of our kids dearest friend and her daughter, dropped by for a chat and a snack and a big hug from the Kendall’s. I was also able to give her sweet teen daughter, a copy of Lady in Waiting, which her momma studied with me and several others in our front room some two decades ago.

The next week another mom and daughter stopped by as they were returning from touring FAU in Boca. Then we find out that two precious girls from our youth group in GRAND RAPIDS MICHIGAN in 1977-78 are going to be driving through and stopping by for lunch. Then I get a text from a professor at Moody Seminary who will be driving through on I-95 while visiting Florida and she will be stopping by for lunch and to catch up on all that God has been doing. She was profoundly used by God years ago, to help with the ultimate publication of Lady in Waiting.

Then we heard from a precious woman whose husband was the first professional BB Player that we got to know and love through the Spring Training Bible Study we did with the Atlanta Braves and then Montreal Expos.

Just this morning at a church we are visiting, I had such an amazing encounter with the Pastor’s wife who said, “I know why you are here!” I can’t wait to see what God has got planned for us in Port St. Lucie and as my mentor repeated incessantly, “The BEST IS YET TO COME!” Whether a “Pit Stop” ministry or teaching a Bible Study or comforting someone who is facing the unimaginable—we are thrilled to be making a difference already in this new place and new year!

“Don’t forget to show hospitality to stranger for some who had done this have entertained angels without realizing it.” (Heb. 13:2)

Valentine for Mimi’s Heart

Recently while on Face Time with Emma (our granddaughter), we were discussing sharing one’s faith with a Jewish classmate. As I was giving her some suggestions, she kept saying, “Wait Mimi” and she would grab ANOTHER post-it-note and jot down what I said and stick it on her desk. She used several post-it-notes during our time and when I got off the phone—my heart was bursting with joy.

“That the generation to come might know them (Word), even the children which should be born; who should arise and declare them to their children. That they might SET THEIR HOPE IN GOD…” (Psalm 78:6)

Later in the day I was thinking about the new series I am developing about the FOOLS in our lives “Emotional Vampires”, and I couldn’t help but think of the profound contrast between teachable 13-year-old Emma and the many hard-headed adults that I have spent so many hours trying to reach for God’s glory!

“Don’t waste your breathe on fools, for they will despise the wise advice.”

(Prov. 23:9)

The Kendall Pit Stop Welcome Mat Is Out,

Love and Blessings,

Ken and Jackie Kendall

A Tear-filled Hallelujah

This past year as I was finished reading my One Year Bible, I came across the word, HALLELUJAH and it was used 4 times in the same chapter (Revelation 19). I decided to research the word Hallelujah and I was so surprised it is only used in HEAVEN! It is such an IMPERATIVE “to Praise the Lord” that it is only used in heaven! WHAT?! I hear it in songs and see it typed on cards and never even consider how casual we are about the Heavenly Expression of Hallelujah.

On December 9th I used this heavenly expression to express my gratitude for something God had done through my yielded heart! Something God had done, and I had No Idea! I learned that a Discipleship series (The Timothy Initiative) that I wrote a chapter for in 2008, has now been used in discipling 2 million people in 30 countries. When I submitted my chapter (section “Women to Be Reckoned With”), I was asked to sign an agreement that I would not expect compensation. I was thrilled to be writing material to disciple the un-discipled women in Asia, India, etc.

The year before, Ken had gone to India where the initiative was birthed. As Ken shared all the details of his 3-week ministry using I and II Timothy, I found myself wondering—what about the women. A year later, I was approached about writing a chapter focused on women from the Bible to encourage the men to not overlook the gifts that women had to share in their villages and towns. That night December 9 in a church lobby, I was told about 2 million people studying the material which I helped contribute to, I burst into a tearful Hallelujah!

An interesting side note:

Augustine wrote that Hallelujah was “too heavenly a word” to be used on earth by mere humans. Sorry Augustine. It might be my age, but that night in the hallway, I could not restrain my tearful Hallelujah!

Ministry Letter:

A while ago, we received a long email from a dear friend, Sandy Ellis. She wanted us to know how profoundly our teaching had impacted her whole life. She shared details of the influence we had—in a Sunday School Class in the late 1980’s.

Sandy’s letter is a reminder to each one of us, that our labor is NEVER in vain in the LORD. Even a Sunday school class for Singles can have an influence that lasts decades.

Maybe This New Year is a Chance to Say YES to teaching or serving in some ministry at your local church!

Love the Kendall Tag Team

Ken and Jackie

I Got a Christmas Miracle

Year after year, I have experienced some kind of Christmas miracle. This year my Christmas miracle arrived at the end of November. For two months I have prayed everyday for an awesome young man in ministry who is walking through fire, and I just keep praying that God will sustain him. (Psalm 34:18) Well, I received a text from this precious brother in Christ and wow did I get a Christmas Miracle, please read the text below:

“This morning I read Nehemiah 8:1-12. It was a reminder when God’s Words were made know to the people and the Joy of Lord was their strength. The text says from daybreak to noon the book of the law of Moses had given was read and they stood and then they bowed and worshiped. This day was holy to the Lord, and they should not mourn or weep, but they should enjoy. They should celebrate…eat what is rich, and drink what is sweet…why? Because the joy of the Lord was their strength! That prompted me to read God’s Word and I went to Deuteronomy, and I read chapter 1-8. It was a reminder of the Lord’s faithfulness. I wrote down in my journal so many things I felt the Lord was showing me in His Word. Then I had this thought to go back and read some of my old journals.

I found a journal from 20 years ago, and as I flipped just a few pages I came across some MORE REASONS FOR JOY. In January 2004 we were at a conference called Konnection (retreat for summer counselor for Kamp Kanakuk).

A reference to Nehemiah 8 catches my attention since that’s what started my journey today. So, I look at the top of the page and see the “guest speaker” that was sharing this passage! (He included a photograph from his journal with the following title: Nehemiah 8, Joy Robbers by J. Kendall, 2004)

Now tears of joy and the Lord’s reminder that He orchestrates and plans and cares for each of us…always. Who knew that almost 20 years later at a time  when Joy might be low, the Lord would provide a unique reminder of a small world and a God who can connect and orchestrates WHATEVER HE WANTS.

Words here in this text can’t really express what I’m feeling but what great reminder especially in this season of all our lives of our reasons for Joy.

Words as true Now as they were almost 20 years ago…Thanks Mrs. Jackie for continuing to be faithful now and back then. (I just met this young man two years ago—have seen him two times.)

When I read this text and saw the picture in his journal of my message notes, I sobbed for the longest time. Here I am praying for a young servant of the Lord and God uses me in his life—20 years ago and then again today. This text just shouted to this old warrior’s soul:

“And let us not be weary in well doing; for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not…” (Gal. 6:9)

My 2023 Christmas Miracle was God using me to provide a Heavenly Amen for someone I have been banging on heaven for and choosing to not grow weary in well-doing. I have lived long enough to KNOW that “every miracle is preceded by a moment of obedience—a holy nudge.” This brother in Jesus was nudged by God to look at an old journal and received a “heavenly Amen” delivered through Sovereignty.

A Princess and a Holy Nudge

As I prepared for a women’s event, I was praying about a new introduction for the event. That day something happened that I knew would be a great way to open the women’s event. Our newest grandchild Mercy has been sick for two weeks and it has not only been hard for her but hard for the whole family that loves her. As our Jessi shared details of the hard struggle, my heart just broke for Jessi and Mercy. As I was praying for the healing of Mercy’s little body, I boldly asked God for a “win” for Mercy and Jessi. I asked God for a “Wow Gift.” And God’s answer blessed not only Mercy, but her Momma and her Mimi. Here is what Papa God did for us.

There is an older woman who has been anonymously providing a scholarship for Mercy to attend a wonderful small private school. This woman did not know Mercy has been sick for two weeks. The day I cried out for a “WOW GIFT”, she was dropping a gift off at the school to be given to Mercy. The gift came with a note that said, “This gift is a reminder that you are God’s princess. And I look forward to introducing myself to you at the end of this school year.” The beautiful blue princess dress could not have been a better gift (Mercy smiling ear to ear in the picture below). What was so fantastic about the gift, is the woman did not know Mercy had been sick for two weeks. The woman simply listened to the Holy Nudge, the same nudge that led her to be anonymous donor for a scholarship for Mercy. So many blessings are available when we listen to the “Holy Nudge’” This woman not only blessed Mercy but she also had her Momma and Mimi shouting Praise to Papa God.

When I cried out for a “Wow Gift” for Mercy and Jessi, I was pondering this verse:

“I will answer them before they even call to me. While they are still talking about their needs, I will go ahead and answer their prayers!” (Isaiah 65:24)

I AM UNPREPARED

Bible HandsWe as Christians are facing unprecedented cultural changes in our society. A precious friend was sharing how much she struggles to speak the truth in love when confronted with what is happening to our society. She found a clip that addressed what we were talking about, and she quickly texted it to me. I was so impressed with the 2-minute clip that I played it 4 times to make sure I was quoting it accurately. The video included “subtexts for those who do not hear well.” I wrote the clip message verbatim. I wrote the simple but profound quote in the front of my Bible. Then I shared it with a couple friends who also shared the quote with others. Then I get a message today from the person who originally sent the YouTube clip and she said, “The clips have been taken down from YouTube!” The removal of this reply to the unprecedented cultural changes in our society does not surprise me. I had already considered sharing the quote in this letter and after hearing about YouTube taking it down—the fire was already burning and now a log has been thrown on the embers of my soul.

In the future when Ken and I are confronted with these unprecedented changes and people wanting us to give our opinion, thanks to Alister Begg this will be our reply:

“I am unprepared to rewrite the Bible in order to accommodate a society that needs to hear the Bible and needs the Jesus Who is the focus of the Bible.”

Ironically, I was reading a passage in the Bible that describes very VIVIDLY how people feel about passionate Christians:

“To those who are perishing we are a dreadful smell of death, and doom. But to those who are being saved, we are a life-giving perfume.” (II Cor. 2:10)

I would prefer to be “Angel” perfume to few, but to many, I just stink. Forever grateful for brothers’ and sisters in Christ who cheer us on, and some have never even met us, like Alister Begg. Heaven is going to be such a grand, eternal reunion of all those who have impacted Ken and me.

“Troubles, Trains and Tracks”

“The righteous person faces MANY troubles, but the LORD comes to the rescue each time.” (Psalm34:11)

When I read this familiar verse, this question popped into my mind, ‘What does Many mean?’

My first thought was the word itself is the definition. So, I looked the word up with my BLB app and was pleasantly surprised at the definition, “continuous flow.” I started thinking of the longest continuous train and then I thought of the constant clicking of the tracks. In that moment of reflection, I realized that God’s grace clicks right along with the continuous trouble. Christians are often surprised by back-to-back trouble, yet the word declares that such continuous trouble is normal for those following Papa God. When the train of trouble arrives, listen for the clicking of the tracks of God’s proportionate grace.

Love from two who here the clicking of the tracks of grace—daily,

Ken and Jackie Kendall

Limping Across the Finish Line

finish lineAfter several difficult months, Ken and I spent days preparing for a much-needed time away to rest our bodies and our souls. Within 24 hours of arrival at our beautiful family retreat in the North Carolina mountains, Jackie was not feeling very well. Assuming it was simply exhaustion, she went to bed very early. The next day she felt worse and had a fever. While packing, Jackie threw two Covid Test kits in her suitcase (she has never had Covid). On a hunch, she took the Covid test and who finally got Covid—Jackie. We called our doctor who ordered the protocol treatment. Within two days, Ken was not feeling well and he spiked a 105 Fever. Ken took the Covid test, and he also had Covid. On the news two days later, we saw that a variant of Covid was spreading through NC. We called our doctor back and they told us to go to the ER because of Ken’s very high temperature. Seriously, are we going to rest sitting in the ER for 4 hours in an isolation area because of Covid? When we finally returned home (after picking up the protocol medicine for Ken), we were limping around trying to help each other and Jackie started to giggle. She said, “What a team we are, both with Covid, both feeling bad, but we are “limping around” helping each other. Jackie said, “I believe we are going to Limp Over the Finish Line into heaven. The next day we had a counseling phone call with a friend in crisis and the Lord used the ‘Limping Kendalls’ to encourage a struggling sister in Jesus, even praying over her when we were both still sick. The Lord said that night, “Jackie, you and Ken have Covid, but the Holy Spirit does not have Covid. He can use your bodies for His purpose even when we are ‘limping’ across the finish line.” This verse was a burst of oxygen for our souls while ‘limping.’

“I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. THEN you will overflow with confident hope through the power of the Holy Spirit.”  (Rom. 15:13)

POM POM WAVING PROPHET

During our Covid quarantine, I was spending extra time studying the WORD when I jumped off my seat and began to do a HAPPY DANCE. Here is the passage I was reading, and I wonder if you can guess what provoked the “happy dance?”

“So, the Jewish elders continued their work, and they were greatly encouraged by the preaching of the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo. The Temple was finally finished, as had been commanded by the God of Israel and decreed by Cyrus, Darius and Artaxerxes king of Persia.” (Ezra 6:14)

Did you guess what caused me to jump up and dance? Did you guess that the prophets encouraged the people as they worked? That was a great point but hidden in this verse is a POM POM carrying prophet! I took the time to look up the meaning of the name Haggai and can you guess what his name means? When I read the definition, I had a holy fit. “Haggai” means “festive.” He was God’s prophet, but he was “festive” and I literally saw him walking the Temple job site and waving Pom Poms at all the workers doing “Holy Sweat” for God’s Glory. I got excited about all the times Papa God has allowed me to be a POM POM Waving prophet.

Love from Two Limping Across the Finish Line,

Ken and Jackie Kendall

How Well Do You Know Momma Rizpah?

You may be scratching your head, trying to remember where in the Bible you have read about Rizpah. This year when I read her story, I found so many impressive facets that I could write a decent Bio on this woman. Here is the passage that captured my attention:

“…So, all seven of them (sons of Saul chosen to be executed) died together at the beginning of the barley harvest. Then Rizpah daughter of Aiah, the mother of two of the men, spread burlap on a rock and stayed there the entire harvest season. She prevented the scavenger birds from tearing at their bodies during the day and stopped wild animals from eating them at night.”

(II Samuel 21:9,10)

I have read this story many times and have always been impressed with the depth of this mother’s love for her grown sons. I have always thought, ‘there is no limit to a mother’s love.’ As I considered her courage to prevent scavenger birds from tearing at her sons’ flesh, I could somewhat imagine her chasing birds away with one’s screams and shawl. But then I read about her NIGHTIME heroism of keeping animals away, not sure that my mom card includes NIGHTIME heroism!!! As a mom, I was always ready to chase the boogie man away from under my daughter’s bed but LIVE ANIMALS in the dark—NOT SO MUCH!

If you are not impressed, consider the reality that King David heard about her courage and tenacity (II Sam. 21:11-13) and went and retrieved the bones of Saul and Jonathan along with the other 7 and they had a proper burial in their Grandfather Kish’s tomb.

I decided to look a little closer at Rizpah and then the story became GOLDEN in impact for my soul. When I looked up the Hebrew definition of Rizpah, I discovered her name means: tessellated pavement. Now what in the world does ‘tessellated pavement” mean? So glad you asked. Tessellated pavement is the breaking into many pieces of marble—usually white and rose colored. Then the pieces are carefully arranged in beautiful mosaics. Immediately I thought of Rizpah being broken into pieces as her sons were chosen to be executed to pay for their father’s sin (Saul—II Sam.21:1-7). As the many broken pieces laid unassembled in her heart, she fought off the attacks on her dead sons, then the King heard of her heroics and honored this awesome mom. The proper burial of her sons was the re-assembling of the broken pieces of her heart into a beautiful mosaic. Another example of God bringing something beautiful out of something broken, the Ephraim Way (Gen. 41:52, Rom. 8:28).  Rizpah moved in courage though her heart was broken, because she knew God is Enough even for the broken hearted.

“The greatest lesson a soul must learn is that God, and God alone, is enough for all its needs. This is the lesson that all God’s dealings with us are meant to teach, and this is the crowing discovery of our entire Christian life. God is Enough.” (H.W. Smith)

MINISTRY LETTERS:

Thank you so much for the book, Mentoring Mom, it always amazes me how there are so many people who pull on you for your time and yet you make each of us feel so special. You have impacted my life and walk with Christ more than you’ll ever know. Through the years, your teachings, books and tapes (that’s how long), I have reflected on at various times. (Kenda)

Years Later

Many years ago (3 decades) Ken and I and two close friends(Bob and Susan) discussed a dream of ministering to others by finding a place to buy in the mountains where we would host thirsty souls. I think the ministry of the “L’Abri” community in Switzerland led by Francis and Edith Schaeffer was the original inspiration. Although life often interrupts dreams, this year Ken and I have the privilege of “extended use” of the Kendall home in NC. We hope to fill our schedule with many visitors that we will cheer on spiritually—a little “L’Abri” moment.

Love from Two Fans of Momma Rizpah,

Ken and Jackie Kendall