Shannon's Corner

   SHANNON’S CORNER Debriefs are intentional time set aside for people to process which is the discipline of understanding, sorting, and proceeding with emotions and thoughts in a healthy way.  We intuitively process as the event is happening and it is good to have some distance from the event to process it with some perspective and in light of any new development in our lives as well. I had the privilege of sitting down with four ladies all in various seasons of life and located around the world to create a safe space for them to process their life’s journey.  Three out of the four this was their first time to have experienced a debrief and not sure what they were getting themselves into.  One shared all 16 years of serving in Costa Rica. Another shared many parts of her childhood up to her present age as she grew up as a third culture kid.  Another shared just the last 5 years of her life.  One has re-entered her passpor...

   SHANNON’S CORNER Playful.  Fun.  Delightful.  Exciting.  Juggling.  Grateful.  Worried.  Loved.  Accepted.  Known.  Trusted.  Awe-struck.  Amazed.  Tiring.  Moved.  Curiosity.  Challenging.  Stimulated.  Nervous.  Fascinating.  Creative.  Inspired.  Peaceful. Hopeful.  Good.  Humbled. Driving to Cherry Run Camp, I was praying to God to use me in a different way at camp than where I usually have been serving.  Community has been the word that came to the forefront and has recently been on my prayer list since moving back to PA.  How important it is to be welcomed, accepted, seen, and known.  One place where I do have community is Cherry Run Camp and in my prayer time with the Lord, I felt this is where He...

  SHANNON’S CORNER Remembering that our freedom comes at a cost, a ransom.  Thankful for all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives for the freedoms I have as an American!  Grateful for the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross for the freedom from sin and death I have in Him and eternal life! Safe Place Ministry has celebrated eight years this month.  It is so delightful to be able to partner and serve with the Safe Place team.  Being able to have fun and laugh together, sharing and consulting with one another, and a leadership team that seeks the Lord in all things.  One of the fun activities we did as a team was to come up with a flag to represent Safe Place.  This is the depiction of my team’s flag that we did. A few of the missionaries who I have been ministering to since near the beginning of the year have finished their sessions with me recently.  One signed up for a care package which includes a th...