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Being Christian + Same Sex Attraction : My Story

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Jessica's note: I met Karen when she began attending our church several years ago, and she has View Post

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Meet Karyn (Inspring Woman Series)

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I heard Karyn speak at our women's retreat this year, and I'll tell ya - I am not a crier, but I View Post

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Meet Shannon (Inspiring Women Series)

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Note from Jessica: Thanks to all of you who have submitted your inspirational women nominations. I View Post

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Meet “The Ellie Project” (A Father’s Dying Gift to His Daughter)

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I hope you've been enjoying the stories of all the remarkable women this month! Many of these women View Post

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Special Needs Mom / Missionary {Meet Heather – Inspiring Women Series}

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Hope y'all are enjoying the series 31 Inspirational Women You Should Meet! Today I'm introducing you View Post

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An Inspirational Story of Loss, Hope, and Giving Back {Meet Brittany S.}

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Today I'm sharing the inspirational story of a mother named Brittany Spence. Though Brittany and I View Post

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Meet Meghan, A Christian Elite Triathlete

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Hope you're enjoying the series this month! Check out all the 31 Inspirational Women here! It is View Post

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Meet Corrie (Inspiring Women Series)

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One of the most powerful books in my life is The Hiding Place by Corrie ten Boom. I taught it to my View Post

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Women, Community, and A Sin No One Talks About

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Recently I met a girl who is a professional Christian musician. She was playing for our church View Post

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Meet My Sister Jenny (Inspiring Women Series)

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Today I want to tell you about a hero whom I know well. She is my sister. I have two sisters, View Post

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The Topic Christian Women Have Been Avoiding & Why We MUST Go There (Meet Hayley)

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A few weeks ago I was innocently listening to a podcast when I stumbled upon Hayley Morgan. I know View Post

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Meet Elizabeth {What We Can Learn From Single Warriors}

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As the list of women for this series 31 Inspirational Women You Should Meet started coming together, View Post

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Meet Elizabeth: Joy In A Difficult Diagnosis

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Elizabeth and I taught at the same small Christian school, so that's how we met. However, I think we View Post

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Meet Brittany / A Widow’s Story

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What a gift today to introduce you to Brittany Price. I discovered Brittany after she commented on View Post

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Meet Katherine (Inspiring Women Series)

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I'm pumped today to kick off my 2016 Write 31 Days series, "31 Inspirational Women You Need To View Post

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31 Inspirational Women You Should Meet

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  Last year I participated in the Write 31 Days blog series with my series, "31 Lies Modern View Post

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Hi! I’m Jessica. Former English teacher turned homeschooling mom of three. ESTJ. iPhone addict (in recovery). Anxiety overcomer. Allergy mom (only slightly neurotic). Loved by God, and wife to Mr. Fix Anything. I run a mean 12-minute mile and can make just about anything dairy free. I’m glad you’re here! Read More >>>
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