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The SAHM’s Guide to Self-Discipline

November 15, 2018 By Jen 2 Comments

The SAHM’s Guide to Self-Discipline

Apathy has been RAMPANT over here lately, lovelies. My brain has been feeling a little foggy. I’ll be honest with you: for the past month or so, my habits have been very sloppy. I’ve been sleeping in and not getting up when I should, which throws off my entire day.  Instead of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith, Peace-filled Living Tagged With: bible, faith, good, grow, growth, habits, routines, self control, self discipline

3 Ways of Overcoming Insecurity…Biblically

November 8, 2018 By Jen 2 Comments

3 Ways of Overcoming Insecurity…Biblically

This morning I woke up and I was immediately filled with insecurity.  From the second my feet hit the floor, I was already battling doubts and anxious thoughts about a few things that had taken place the day before.  I hadn't even had a cup of coffee yet and already I had to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: bible, bible study, faith, God, identity, insecure, insecurity, jesus, mindset, overcoming insecurity, peace, spiritual growth, truth

Ministry of Ordinary Places: My Thoughts

October 22, 2018 By Jen 4 Comments

Ministry of Ordinary Places: My Thoughts

A few months ago, I felt God tugging at my heart, telling me that it was time to get uncomfortable. "What? Umm.  Wait.  I LIKE being comfortable, God." That was my response.  Awesome, right? I lost count over the number of ways that God confirmed this message in my life over … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Books, Faith Tagged With: book, christian, faith, falling free, growth, hospitality, introvert, ministry of ordinary places, review, shannan Martin

How to Use Journaling for Spiritual Growth

October 20, 2018 By Jen Leave a Comment

How to Use Journaling for Spiritual Growth

In 2010, I attended a Christian ministry conference with my mother-in-law.  We were given Moleskin journals in gorgeous leather covers and sent off for an hour to be on our own and pray and journal about whatever was on our hearts.   An hour seemed like a super long time, but … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: anxiety, bible, christian, deepen, faith, freedom, growing, growth, journal, journaling, peace, prayer, spiritual growth, write, writing

What Gardening Taught Me About Spiritual Growth

August 21, 2018 By Jen Leave a Comment

What Gardening Taught Me About Spiritual Growth

Let’s talk about gardening. We’ve had TONS of rain this summer, which is not the norm for central Nebraska.  It’s been crazy wet here, which is super great for the crops and pastures. As a result of all the rain, the weeds have been growing NONSTOP. I feel like I’ve been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Faith Tagged With: devotion, devotional time, devotions, faith, flowerbeds, God, growth, john 15, spiritual, weeding

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