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…a gift of delivery that resonates… -Deb S.
Jenni is funny, real, relevant, and knowledgeable. Her teaching style is energetic and engaging. -Colleen W.
She has a gift… young women to old women can understand her; they can relate… - April B.
As a retired educator, I have been through 32 years of Professional Development! My session with Jenni Butz was one of the most enjoyable experiences in my career! She is an incredibly effective speaker, approachable, knowledgeable and fun! Let me know where she is speaking, and I will book my ticket! - Jennifer Ashley / Retired educator
…total transparency…exactly what I needed… -Sandy M.
Jenni creates this amazing camaraderie amongst the women that you’re together with…she gave me a couple nuggets today that just made me feel like I can transfer that into being a better mom and a better wife…I’m a Jenni groupie now. - Robyn Y.
"Thank you so much for doing such an incredible job leading at our SHINE retreat. I have had a lot of very positive feedback and we even have one table group that has started meeting to work through your devotional as a small group. I love seeing and hearing about the ways that your words impacted the women who were there that day." (Lori J.)

My latest tweet

I can’t remember when I’ve seen the word draconian used more frequently. It’s a good word.

About a month ago from Jenni Butz's Twitter via Twitter for iPhone

What’s the Word? Hooks

June 4, 2014 | Writing

If I could, I would live my life with nothing but hooks for hanging my clothes. I hate folding things and putting them in drawers or on hangers. I have a friend who finds it therapeutic; I find it tedious. If my room and closet were lined with rows of hooks from as high as… read more

What’s the Word? Telestrations

April 12, 2014 | Writing

Telestrations isn?t a real word, don?t worry. It?s a game by USAopoly that combines Pictionary with that old game of ear whispering called ?Telephone?. (http://www.amazon.com/Telestrations-Telephone-Game-Sketched-Out/dp/B001SN8GF4) Do you remember playing that as a kid? A group would sit in a circle and one person would whisper a short phrase or sentence into his neighbor?s ear. The… read more

What’s the Word? Grey

April 1, 2014 | Writing

Most people in the English-speaking world have heard of the 2011 best-selling and controversial book, ?Fifty Shades of Grey?. I have not read it, so let?s just get that out there. This isn?t a book report. But the title intrigues me. I?ve always seen the world in black and white. In absolutes. The truth or… read more

What’s the Word? Coexist

March 27, 2014 | Writing

Have you seen the bumper stickers on cars around town, suggesting that we all get along and accept one another?s different perspectives? The various fonts displayed for each letter are meant to further underscore the diversity and peaceful cohabitation of all faiths and creeds. Ahhh?peace on earth, as it were. In fact, the very definition… read more

What’s the Word? Integrity

March 10, 2014 | Writing

This is going to sound strange, but watching a Miley Cyrus video made me think of integrity. Bear with me? I won?t post the link to the video because it?s not exactly family friendly, but watching Wrecking Ball, mouth agape, shaking my head, had me thinking to myself, ?This girl has no idea what she?s… read more