Well. 🙂 For those of you who don’t know me personally, let me do a quick update: my husband lost his job in November. We have been seeking where God would have us apply, be, etc., over the last few months, and God has been gracious to clearly guide us in one particular direction. As…
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Mounting Pressure for “Mommy Makeovers”
My blood began boiling over this issue a few years ago, when the (supposedly) “safe for the whole family” Christian radio station in my area began advertising “Mommy Makeovers” throughout the day, every day. The ad went something like this: “Sick of your post-baby flabby midsection? Ready to treat yourself and your body to some…
6 Ways I Handle Being an Exhausted Mom
Feeling exhausted? ME TOO! At this point of motherhood, it seems I should walk around with caution tape. That would give everyone around me a warning before they talked to or interacted with me. Maybe I could wear a sign: WARNING, WARNING, WARNING!!! DO NOT GO INTO THIS CONVERSATION WITH GREAT EXPECTATIONS. In fact, DIAL THOSE EXPECTATIONS…
Recommended Resources
–FAVORITE RESOURCES BY TOPIC– Marriage: What Did You Expect?: Redeeming the Realities of Marriage by Paul David Tripp A Celebration of Sex: A Guide to Enjoying God’s Gift of Sexual Intimacy by Douglas Rosenau The Recovery of Family Life by Elton and Pauline Trueblood Feminine Appeal: 7 Virtues of a Godly Wife and Mother by Carolyn Mahaney Motherhood: The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your…
About Jess Connell
Hi there. I’m Jess Connell. I seek to write things that are true, so that I (and any women reading) can live with ever-increasing God-confidence. Here are some things you might want to know about me– Doug is my husband, and we’ve been married since October 2000. He’s a kind, faithful man and I praise God…
10 Tips for an Intentional Marriage
In life, we could just put one foot in front of the other and “make it”. OR, we can live intentionally and really engage in the adventure of sanctification God has laid out for us. This is true of all areas of life, but it’s definitely true for married life. Here are some ways that…
How to Handle Tantrums?
Q: My 2.5 year old son is having tantrums, laying on the floor, thrashing and screaming. I feel like something is wrong! Is this normal? What do I do? A: Yes, this is something “normal.” Tantrums are without a doubt something you will face as mom, and every single one of my children has tried to…