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Practical Considerations About Modesty (Biblical Modesty, Pt. 4)

Posted on May 11, 2017 by Jess Connell

{This is the 4th article in a series about modesty. We started with what the word/idea of “modesty” even means. Then we talked through 8 questions we should consider to discern our heart. Next we talked about deference as an act of submission to the Brothers and Sisters in our local Body of Christ.}   But…

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8 Questions to Ask Yourself (Biblical Modesty, Pt. 2)

Posted on May 3, 2017 by Jess Connell

{In the first article in this series, we defined the word/idea of “modesty.”} Here, let’s consider: what are the common problems in the church? Dresses are too short Clothes’ tightness and cut can often draw people’s eyes to the wrong places. (i.e.: Slits up the thigh. Mesh fabrics and lace draw attention to what’s underneath clothing.)…

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What Does “Modesty” Mean? (Biblical Modesty, Pt. 1)

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Jess Connell

As Christian women, the topic of modesty can be a conversation fraught with traps. What does”modesty” even mean? Do we all have to dress according to some standard of not drawing the gaze of the biggest creep in the room? Or be like the most school-marm-y woman in the congregation? Is it a matter of inches on our…

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Big Family Clothes Swapping & Storage Solutions

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Jess Connell

8 kids is a lot. It’s not “19 and counting” or anything, but it’s still a lot. The bigger our family has gotten, the more I’ve had to up my game when it comes to swapping out sizes and finding good organizing solutions for clothes. Here’s what standing in line looks like when I take my youngest…

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