Author: mothjournal14

Jennifer N. Fenwick lives in Florida with her husband, John, and their black Irish Setter, Bowie (yes, as in David Bowie). Their daughters Nichole and Emma, both grown, live and work close by. Jennifer is a former teacher who works professionally as a program analyst and technical editor. She is an avid reader, as well as a lover of words and all things historical. She has been writing and journaling since she was a young girl. Her first book, Four Weeks is a collection of poetry and journal entries chronicling her battle with and recovery from an eating disorder and addiction. In the Eye of the Storm and its sequel, In the Aftermath of the Storm, tell the story of the devastation Hurricane Michael brought to her home in the Florida Panhandle in October 2018 through the poetry, stories, art, and images of survivors. Proceeds from both books benefit the United Way of Northwest Florida's Hurricane Michael Relief Fund.

ESTABLISH THE WORK OF MY HANDS

Image of a man at work shaving wood at a table with verse from Psalm 90:17. Image from https://bible.art/

When we work hard at something, we want it to matter. We want our effort to have meaning. To reach those who need it. We work hard, but ultimately it’s God who gives lasting significance to the work we do. It's God who establishes and confirms the work of our hands. A poem inspired by... Continue Reading →

FULFILLMENT OF THE LAW

Image of a young woman helping and older woman carry a basket illustrating the concept: love fulfills the Law.

In Romans 13:8-10, Paul shares a powerful message, stating that all of the law is wrapped up in loving our neighbors as ourselves; love is the fulfillment of the law. Love for each other is the true fulfillment of God's Law. Genuine, biblical love goes deeper than our feelings. It's an active choice to refuse... Continue Reading →

EVEN WHEN I CANNOT SEE

Image of a man kneeling on a rocky path with eyes turned upward and hands open with verse from Psalm 24:5 about having faith even when we cannot see. Image from https://bible.art/

Only God can see what's ahead of us. Without God's guidance, we're prone to wander, lost and confused. Yielding to God is the only way to ensure we're going in the right direction. A poem inspired by Psalm 25:5. Even when I cannot see, I know that You are leading me. When I fail to... Continue Reading →

FROM THE ASHES OF SEPTEMBER 11

Image of the World Trade Center after the September 11, 2001 attacks with smoke billowing from the Towers.

September 11 changed us. So much was lost that day. Lives, landmarks, and our sense of security were shattered. This year marks the 25th Anniversary of September 11. Twenty-five years have passed since that horrible day. For the generation that lived through those hours between 8:46 and 10:28 am, we can still tell you exactly... Continue Reading →

KNOWING JESUS

Image of Jesus walking toward a group of people with a man holding scrolls with verse from Galatians 3:24 about knowing Jesus not just the Law.

Knowing the Law and knowing Jesus are two different things. I’ve always known what sin is. I’ve sinned anyway. Until I knew Jesus, sin won. Knowing Christ means sin no longer wins. A Poem inspired by John 1:17 The Law was given through Moses. Grace and Truth are revealed through Christ. God wrote the Law... Continue Reading →

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