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People Need To Stop Dating Churches And Get Married To One

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I was a horrible dater. I put my poor now-husband through the RINGER. I broke him with him at View Post

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this post contains affiliate links. For a long time I felt like moms should get up super early View Post

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note from Jessica: Thanks to my cousin (and repeat contributor!) Sheila Carlberg for sharing her View Post

What do mornings look like for you? Do you want them to look different in 2017? I know the View Post

When I got the chance to review the Christmas kids' game Star From Afar I jumped at the chance! I'd View Post

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When I was engaged, a few of my teacher friends threw me a Pampered Chef bridal shower. I'd never View Post

Hi friends, Facebook is the best. And it's the worst. And it's everything and how did we live View Post

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

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There are two types of people in this world. People who are fascinated by elections, and people who View Post

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

note from Jessica: This post was submitted by one of my dear friend, Jen. Thanks for sharing your View Post

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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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Today's inspirational woman is probably one whom you've heard of, but perhaps you haven't heard the View Post

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I'm not sure how I was introduced to Gloria Furman. Maybe my sister Julie again? Gloria and her View Post