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Is It Biblical to Teach Our Kids About Sex?

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Jess Connell

The topic is one that makes some (nearly all?) parents “gulp” and feel a little nervous. Do we really have to talk about it? How do we talk about it? What should we/shouldn’t we say? What if we say too much? What if we don’t say enough? What if we say the wrong thing? Are…

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Large Families & “Sustainability”

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Jess Connell

In the comments section of a recent post, titled, “Why Have More Kids?” I received this comment: While I can appreciate your thoughts, my big issue with extra large families, is that ultimately, it is unsustainable. Can you imagine what the world would be like if everyone decided to have 6+ children!? We are already outgrowing…

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Heavenward Praises for an Earthly Home

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Jess Connell

My husband lost his job at our home church, last November. He applied for a number of positions, mostly in TX, and one in WA. It was, and is, one of the more difficult seasons of life that we’ve walked through. Months of hanging on to the Lord in what felt like a swirling vortex….

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This is Why You’re Discontent with Life.

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Jess Connell

If you’re discontent with life, it’s very very likely that you’ve been living in a mental place of comparison. Discontentment and comparison often accompany one another. Comparison always kills joy, whether we’re comparing UP or comparing DOWN. COMPARING UP?  It is interesting to consider that when we compare, if our hearts are yearning for self-pity, we compare up.   If…

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