I hate sin. I mean I really hate it. And I wish I could say I hate it for all the reasons God does, but I don’t. I’m not that holy. I definitely hate that it put Jesus on the cross. Honestly, though? I don’t hate it enough for that reason. Because I still do…
Author: Jess Connell
Ep. 16: Take Mealtime from Mundane to Ministry
The messy kitchen. Recipes. Allergies. Calories. Food groups. Grocery store sales. Sometimes mealtime feels like a puzzle, and at other times it just feels a mundane, relentless task. Do you have trouble seeing mealtime as a ministry? Listen in as Jess talks with Tracy Grossman about: finding sanity in the relentless train of hunger and meals how to have…
A Letter to the Young, Gentle Christian Mama
Hi there. If we haven’t met properly, I’m Jess. I’m not a mom with all the answers, but I’m not a mom with no answers either. I’ve been a mom for nearly 15 years, which is long enough to know some things by experience. And I’m a mom to 8 kids, which is enough kids…
Peopled-Out, by Facebook
As a mom, there is a limited amount of time I have for people outside of our four walls, but Facebook is sneaky. It makes me FEEL like I can commit fully to people both inside, and outside, of our walls. The problem is, after devouring hours of social media each week, I feel “peopled…
Scraps
You’ve already given your best to the kids. all. stinkin. day. long. So what’s left for your husband– this man you pledged your life and love to? Scraps. Can I ask you a personal question? You don’t have to answer me… just answer in your heart: how long has your husband been surviving…
Top 5 Practical Qs About Hiking the Wonderland Trail with Kids
When we were planning our trip on the Wonderland Trail (video here, daily blogs start here), I wanted as many details as I could get my hands on. Yes, you CAN take kids on the Wonderland Trail. Yes, you CAN take babies on the Wonderland Trail. It takes extra effort, but can be an utterly AMAZING…
Ep. 14: Practical Tips to Grow & Know God
Ever wondered, how do we stay engaged with God’s Word over the long haul? What should we do when we hit seasons of lack of desire to study the Bible? Or (gulp!) boredom? Listen as Jess talks with Lisa Hughes about: Which Bible study approaches are useful and effective How to retain the joy of discovery in your…
2 Ultra-Practical Bible Reading Tips for Moms
As we’re talking about with Lisa right now on the podcast, mom life can make it tricky to be actively engaged with the Bible. I have two videos for you on today’s topic. #1- Here is one practical way I stay active with Bible reading as a busy mom: #2-…
Ep. 13: Be a Mom Grounded In Scripture
Motherhood requires constant adjustments and flexibility, which makes regular Bible study challenging. How can busy moms find time to be grounded in Scripture? Listen as Jess talks with Lisa Hughes about: What challenges moms face in the study of God’s Word How to grow in your commitment to studying the Bible What we miss out on…
January 2017 Round-Up: Posts & a Podcast Update
How We Set Family Goals for the New Year 9 Ways to Have a Rotten Sex Life Managing Postpartum with a Large Family When Mama Feels Overwhelmed How I’m Fighting 3 Fears, Right Now What I Think After Trying Amazon Prime Pantry Our Wonderland Trail Video (an hour-long video about our trip in August… I…