Betty Whitaker Jackson

06 Nov

The View from Here Attitude of Gratitude #6 November 6, 2015

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November 6

I choose to live with an attitude of gratitude for the big things, such as my personal relationship with Jesus Christ and His atoning sacrificial Presence with me, and for the little personal things which affect my moment in time/history but have eternal consequences. Even the difficult days become testimonies to His guidance.

What, then, does the Bible say about gratitude? There are at least 30 references to giving thanks and offering thanksgiving in a quick overview of…..

05 Nov

The View from Here Attitude of Gratitude #5 November 5, 2015

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From my new devotional book:

November 5

It is with awe and an attitude of gratitude that He is not merely “out there” but is a very personal presence because He reaches us through sending Jesus Christ as a visible presence, and His Holy Spirit to guide us and point us to Him, Holy yet approachable.

When I look at life through His perspective, my life is inexplicably entwined with His purposes for me and for those with whom I…..

04 Nov

The View from Here Attitude of Gratitude November 4, 2015

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From my new book, Thanksliving: A November Devotional Guide–

November 4

The world calls unexplainable situations by various names: circumstance or chance, coincidence or accident, serendipity or freak of nature, luck or magic. Culture has its explanations. How many times have we heard:

“It is what it is,” “That’s the way the cookie crumbles,” or “That’s life.?”

I, on the other hand, live in the sure knowledge that God is in charge of my every experience; therefore, I know by…..

03 Nov

The View from Here Attitude of Gratitude November 3, 2015

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From my newest book, about to be published, THANKSLIVING: A NOVEMBER DEVOTIONAL GUIDE, the first three entries. Because my website was down, I am posting this on the third. Each day I will post the newest page. Give me feedback in the comments section, please, and recognize that this is copyrighted material.

During this month of November, let us study the topic of thanksgiving, with an attitude of thanksliving, determining to be thankful for who we are, what our…..

30 Oct

The View from Here The Power of Prayer October 30, 2015

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From The Battle Plan for Prayer by Stephen and ALex Kendrick, a book I HIGHLY RECOMMEND: “Lord, You are a good and loving God. You didn’t need to allow us to know You and pray to You, but You did. I thank You that through Jesus we can boldly approach Your throne of grace in our time of need. Make me as a strong and effective prayer warrior. Help me walk closely with You, to pray in faith, in Jesus’…..

28 Oct

The View from Here Betty Whitaker Jackson, Author October 28, 2015

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Betty Whitaker Jackson: Author A career teacher, with forty years of teaching language arts/English, Betty Jackson enjoys wordsmithing, writing, and reading as a vocation and avocation. Retirement is her “age of frosting,” a chance to pursue her postponed hobbies with gusto. She especially sends kudos to the Space Coast Writers Guild members for their encouragement and advice.

Soon celebrating their 47th anniversary, the Jacksons have lived in New York, New Jersey, Iowa, and now, the paradise of Palm Bay, Fla……

04 Oct

The View from Here “Mourning Today” October 4, 2015

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This morning there are Sunday School teachers, youth leaders, parents, pastors, congregations, and indeed all thinking Christians mourning the deaths of students in Oregon. Those precious young people who stood up for their faith in Christ are to be celebrated, for they are victorious martyrs, wearing white robes in the throne room of the Most High, joining with others throughout the ages whose faith was tested to the ultimate loss of their early lives.

In my book, It’s a God…..

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02 Oct

The View from Here Whispering Woods Friday October 2, 2015

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I’ve been highlighting Whispering Woods, my book about a Victorian Inn and resort in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, on Fridays. From my about to be published sequel, Winter Wonderland, here is an encounter chapter about Phil and a new friend, Todd, who meet after 9.11, volunteering at St. Paul’s Trinity Church after the towers fell.

“In one of those Godincidences, Heather’s husband, Todd Anderson volunteered at St. Paul’s Trinity Church, the epicenter of recovery efforts at ground zero, and met Phil…..

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11 Sep

The View from Here “Whispering Woods 9.11” September 11, 2015

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My latest book, Whispering Woods, is about a New England inn, the people who run it, those who visit, and those whose lives are affected by Cathy and Phil Baxter. It begins in NYC where the power couple is caught up in the “rat race” and the final impetus for leaving is the tragedy of 9.11. Here’s that part of the story:

part of Chapter 5

“So, what’s up?” she queried, tucking herself under his embracing arm.

“No, you first. How…..

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10 Sep

The View from Here 9.11 Whispering Woods Story September 10, 2015

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In my book, Whispering Woods, I recount the devastation of the 9.11 attack specifically on one fictional family, the Baxters who lived and worked and worshiped within blocks of the World Trade Towers. This excerpt shows the damage to their two million dollar penthouse condo, their stewardship of taking all their food and pantry items to St. Paul’s Church to feed the rescuers, firemen, and workers at the site, and their leaving the city.

“Phil wonders out loud how the…..

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The View from Here Attitude of Gratitude November 3, 2015

The View from Here The Power of Prayer October 30, 2015

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