Jessie Jeanine

Do you think there is any such thing as, “the greater the loss, the greater the blessing?” Sounds kind of crazy, right? Yet, the older I get and the more life I live, the more I think it could be true. Like many, I have lost much in this life… and many times over, at […]

While re-reading some of the poems I’ve posted and working on new pieces, something unsettling occurred to me that I’ve been praying about. As writers, we write what we know. I have a journalistic style and am best with facts and truth. I love to read ‘creative writing’ and fictional pieces, but find it very […]

Life Inspired Photography is about capturing details which are inspired by the tragedies and triumphs of life. Like a diamond in the rough… I am a photographer with a passion for discovering the beauty hidden within. Possessing a journalistic style and belief that true significance is found in the details, I offer a unique perspective […]

…we abuse ourselves. Why did I continue to seek love and approval from family members and partners who treated me so bad? It has taken me a long time to understand, because it’s not as if the opinions of people like that should even matter. Why would I care about what someone with no morals […]

My Knight in shining armor, so quick to the rescue He speaks the perfect words – he can’t be superficial. No fault does he have that I’m willing to see Nothing I won’t excuse or pretend not to believe. For, I feel so empty until he appears Inside I am lost with many fears. Too […]

You’re not sorry for things you say Words like daggers, you curse my name You’re not sorry for things you do The pain you cause – I’m black and blue. Does hell exist? You’re the proof! For, I know Satan because of you. So, I am grateful our paths have crossed My faith increased – […]

“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock […]

Please click on the links to learn what this site is about. I Am Not A Victim, I Am A Survivor! ~ First and foremost, I will have you know that I am a survivor and a Christian. Secondly, I will share that I have been a victim of most types of abuse: childhood abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse, […]

You Can Run But You Can’t Hide! Have you ever tried to play ‘Hide and Seek’ with God? Are you playing the game with Him right now? If so, how is that going for you? I’m just going to take a wild guess and say, “I bet you’re losing!” If we “run” like Jonah and “do” like […]

It never ceases to amaze me how sin will make itself known the instant we are in need. After all, isn’t that when we are at our weakest? Satan will try to tempt us by offering opportunities to comfort our emotional, physical and sexual needs outside of God. If we have provisional needs he may try to provide […]