Beginnings

I neglected to explain why I have chosen the title 'Ponderings with Gentle Janet' for my blog.

Several years ago I took a three week course on Play Therapy and every person had to come up with an adjective to go with their name--the only stipulation was that you had to use the same first letter from your first name. I thought about it for a long time and finally the only word that I felt described me accurately was 'gentle'. It did not fit the rules of the game BUT it did fit me totally. So it stuck at least in my mind--'Gentle Janet'.

I have a gentle voice and gentle way of working with those who have been severally abused either as a child or as an adult. Every person's heart deserves to be treated gently by others, by self and by the Creator, God. Now gentleness is not to be mistaken by weakness, for the human spirit is intended to be strong and gentle, just as God is strong and gentle.

I chose the word 'Ponderings' as part of my title because I ponder a lot of things in life.

I love to ponder the Bible, God, the Holy Spirit and theology. Being in a Master's of Theology program I have had the honour of learning about many theologians who have gone before us. One of my favourite it Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

I also love to ponder life. I have been married for almost 36 years, raised four wonderful children (two girls and two boys) and had several cats and dogs over the years. I have seen a lot, read a lot and experienced a lot--and I ponder much of these things--and I think others ponder them too.

So, in my blog I want to ponder out loud for others to see and give opportunity to hear what others are saying about the same topic. So, I welcome all who want to ponder with me on a variety of topics.