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How I’m Growing in Self-Discipline

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Jess Connell

I’ve never been a particularly disciplined person. People who know me well, saw my room when I was growing up, or who have ever seen the dishes stacked in my kitchen, are probably snickering right now. In fact, quite the opposite. I typically fly by the seat of my pants, procrastinate, and mostly do what I…

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Q&A: Food Battles, Pickiness, & Trying New Foods?

Posted on March 30, 2016 by Jess Connell

Are you facing food battles in your home? You’re not alone. Read on to find out how we deal with it in our home. Q: I’m a mum of two (3 and 16m) and was wondering if you had any specific advice about encouraging 3 year olds with regards to eating new things. We try and…

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Christian Wife, Let Your Husband Be.

Posted on February 15, 2016 by Jess Connell

Christian wife, could I have permission to speak into that place where your disappointment resides? The portion of your mind where reality shows up and shows that he isn’t, in fact, the perfect guy you may have thought he was in your early months together? The place where you are tempted to keep an opposite-of-1-Corinthians-13…

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What Age Do We Start Teaching Them to Obey?

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Jess Connell

It’s hard to discern sometimes, isn’t it? Especially the first time we face these things as a mom! Did he really hear me? Does she really understand what I’m asking? How can I know what I should/shouldn’t expect. When do our children know enough to start obeying us? For us, obedience starts long before they’re speaking, and…

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When the Person That “Wears the Pants” in the Family is a Size 2T

Posted on November 27, 2015 by Jess Connell

{This article has been updated from its original publishing in 2008.} There is something that bothers me and seems to get lost in the whole infant feeding/sleeping debates, and even in the debates about certain parenting methods. These debates cloud the real issues at hand regarding child training. And it is possible that those who…

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The Unseen Years

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Jess Connell

  We recently participated in a silent, prayerful, smiling protest. We used our rights and stood for life. It was our first time to participate, and we decided to go on the spur of the moment. Of course we talked expectations as we drove to the protest, brought snacks for the 2-year-old to enjoy during the…

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What Keeps Moms From Getting Enough Rest?

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Jess Connell

I recently asked over 1,000 women: “What things keep you from getting the soul and body rest you know you need?” Here’s a selection of the answers: Laundry, dirty bottles, teething babies and an injured hubby.  🙂 I constantly put high expectations on myself and convince myself that I can do all things. It’s a battleground…

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20 Ways to “Push the Reset Button” With Kids

Posted on October 14, 2015 by Jess Connell

No matter who we are, who our kids are, or how long we’ve been a mom, the tough days come. Bad attitudes come. Rough nights of sleep come. With tough days comes an uphill fight to have a contented attitude. I see it in my life– don’t you?– and so of course it occasionally comes…

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10 Bible Truths To Help You Understand Your Child

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Jess Connell

Parenting can be such a challenge. Sin outside our home… sin inside our hearts… the stresses and strains of life in a family… These things swirl together and threaten to knock us off-kilter.  As my husband and I go about life with our seven children (currently, ages 13, 11, 9, 7, 5, 2, and 7 months),…

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July Mailbag: Conceived Before Marriage? Knowing God’s Will? Potty Training?

Posted on July 29, 2015 by Jess Connell

On the last day of each month, I take some of the Q&As that have happened in e-mails, private messages, and interactions with readers/friends, and anonymously share them here, with you all. CAN I CORRECT A CHILD WHEN I STRUGGLE WITH THE SAME THING? Q: I’ve wondered whether you have any experience in your yelling being passed on to your…

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