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Discipline & Respect, with Teens & Preteens

Posted on May 29, 2017 by Jess Connell

Q: I am totally struggling with my oldest… One thing that I’m having trouble with is knowing how to discuss things with him. He still struggles with basic obedience, so that is an issue. Also, he tends to argue with me while we are talking. For example, this morning I told him that something he…

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Scraps

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Jess Connell

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…

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Mama, Are You Willing to Do the Hard, Loving Thing?

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Jess Connell

When faced with the hard things, we often want to avoid them,  and excuse ourselves. Let’s talk about two places where Paul did the hard, loving thing (toward the Corinthians): 1 Cor 2:1-5 — Power of God v. persuasion through human will Paul was willing to purposefully forgo the use of his skills and talents in order…

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