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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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}

How To Have A Quiet Time, With Your Kids

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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting

Why Don’t We STOP Driving Our Kids Crazy?

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

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2017 Before Breakfast Challenge

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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Homeschooling

Christmas Tradition Star From Afar: My Review

By jessica 31 Comments

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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Parenting

My 10 Favorite Pampered Chef Items

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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

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The Free App I Use To Handle My Facebook Addiction

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

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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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Inspirational Women

Trump Won. Now What, Church?

By jessica 9 Comments

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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Inspirational Women

Having a spouse with depression isn't easy, but with God's help all things are possible.

Meet Cindi (Inspiring Women Series)

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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Inspirational Women

We've all dealt with hard circumstances. We need to learn to lean on God during those hard times.

The Song That I Clung To (Meet Laura: Inspiring Women Series)

By jessica 2 Comments

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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Meet The Furmans (The Missionaries Who Are Just Like You And Not Like You)

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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

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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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Inspirational Women

You Know An Awesome Woman. Tell Me About Her.

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I'm almost wrapping up my October series! Before it ends, I'm opening up my series to YOU  - who do View Post

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Meet My Mom (Inspiring Women Series)

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All my life, I have seen my mom give, and love, and serve. This year, certain events have transpired 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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Inspirational Women

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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Inspirational Women

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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Inspirational Women

Women, Community, and A Sin No One Talks About

By jessica 4 Comments

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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Inspirational Women

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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Inspirational Women

Meet Ali {A Story of a Little Warrior, and His Warrior Mom}

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Ali Chandra was my brother-in-law's dear friend growing up. I met her at my sister's wedding, and 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

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}, Inspirational Women

The Day I Realized I Was A Lazy Christian {Meet Gladys}

By jessica 7 Comments

Today's post features my "Weekend Warrior," and, y'all, we have a BORING ALERT. When You see the View Post

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5 Adoption Myths, Busted {Meet Tricia}

By jessica 2 Comments

I want to preface this post by saying that I realize not everyone will hold my "myths." I know I View Post

Filed Under: Be Confident {Homeschool and Parent With Courage}

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