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.

SHIFTING SAND

Image of a house built on a rock and a crumbling house built on shifting sand with verse from Matthew 7:24.

I spent so many years trying to build contentment and peace on shifting sands. My foundation crumbled again and again. Sand could never bear the weight of my sin. Only the Rock. Matthew 7:24 So much of my life  built on shifting sand, dragged by the tides, and buffeting wind. Tossed on the rocks, of... Continue Reading →

THE WALL OF SEPARATION

Image of a work-gloved hand building a brick wall with verse from Ephesians 2:13-14

Christ destroyed the middle wall of separation on the cross. Why then do we keep trying to rebuild it? Ephesians 2:13-14 The middle wall of separation was broken down by Christ. And still we toil to build our own, With bricks so deep and high. One brick filled with hatred. One filled with contempt. Another... Continue Reading →

APPROACH THE CROSS OF GRACE

Drawing of Jesus with head lowered wearing the crown of thorns with bible verse from Isaiah 53:5.

You don't have to be perfect to approach the cross. You only have to accept Christ as your Savior, believe that He died for you, and repent. Christ has already done the rest. Isaiah 53:5 Approach, approach, the Cross of Grace. Look upon His holy face. His blood-stained cheeks, a crown of thorns. Look upon... Continue Reading →

THE DARKNESS DID NOT WIN

Image of a woman standing in the darkness of a storm with verse from John 1:5.

Darkness didn’t get the last word in my story; God did, and He wrote a new story from the ashes. She coveted her story. Carried all its weight.  Built her walls so tall and wide, Nothing could penetrate. She disguised her weakness, behind a mask of strength. Until her frail foundation, could no longer bear... Continue Reading →

GOTTA REMIND MYSELF TO JUST BREATHE

Image of our daughter, Emma in the studio in Los Angeles recording her first single, Breathe.

In the middle of her battle with cancer, our daughter wrote a song reminding us to breathe. Life is unpredictable; God is faithful. Sometimes the most courageous thing we can do is stand down and just breathe. Emma’s story isn't unique in that, sadly, in 2025 alone, the number of new cancer cases in the... Continue Reading →

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