Jean Ann Williams | Author

“Haue I committed an offence, because I abased [degrade/belittle] my selfe, that ye might be exalted, and because I preached to you ye Gospell of God freely” (2 Corinthians 11:7 1587 Geneva Version)?  Father, Paul was a perfect example of humbleness and placing others above himself. Please give us the humble spirit we so need […]

“Verely I suppose that I was not inferior to the very chiefe Apostles. And though I be rude in speaking, yet I am not so in knowledge, but among you wee haue beene made manifest to the vttermost, in all things” (2 Corinthians 11: 5, 6 1587 Geneva Version). Father, Paul was against You, and […]

“But I feare least as the serpent beguiled Eue through his subtiltie, so your mindes shoulde be corrupt from the simplicitie that is in Christ. For if he that commeth, preacheth another Iesus whome we haue not preached: or if yee receiue another spirite whome ye haue not receiued: either another Gospell, which yee haue […]

“Woulde to God, yee coulde suffer a litle my foolishnes, & in deede, ye suffer me. For I am ielous ouer you, with godly ielousie: for I haue prepared you for one husband, to present you as a pure virgine to Christ” (2 Corinthians 11:1, 2 1587 Geneva Version). Father in heaven, help us remember […]

Jean Ann Williams’ “27 Character Traits of the New Testament: Stories & Activities for Children Matthew – Revelation” introduces young children to the life and stories of Christ in a fun, interactive way!  Each activity makes the big story of the Bible accessible to even very small listeners.  Help the children in your life learn […]

“For though I made you sorie with a letter, I repent not, though I did repent: for I perceiue that the same epistle made you sorie, though it were but for a season” (2 Corinthians 7:8 1587 Geneva Bible).  Father, You chose Paul. He put aside his false beliefs and followed hard after You. Paul’s […]

“For when we were come into Macedonia, our flesh had no rest, but we were troubled on euery side, fightings without, and terrours within” (2 Corinthians 7:5 1587 Geneva Bible).  Father, help us during our time of struggles within our own selves and our circle of family and friends. Please increase our faith so that […]

“O Corinthians, our mouth is open vnto you: our heart is made large. Ye are not kept strait in vs, but ye are kept strait in your owne bowels (hearts). Nowe for the same recompence, I speake as to my children, Be you also inlarged” (2 Corinthians 6:11-13 1587 Geneva Bible). Father God, as Paul […]

“Furthermore, when I came to Troas to preach Christ’s Gospell, and a doore was opened vnto me of the Lord. I had no rest in my spirit, because I founde not Titus my brother, but tooke my leaue of them, and went away into Macedonia” (2 Corinthians 2:12, 13 1587 Geneva Bible). Father, is there […]