by Jennifer | Nov 5, 2015 | Christian, encouragement, Hope, Inspirational, Motherhood, Parenting
This morning after taking the kids to the bus stop, I intended to catch up on some reading for seminary. Instead, I took one look around and realized I needed to get the house in order. Toys were strewn about and first grade papers were taking over the kitchen table....
by Jennifer | Mar 13, 2015 | Christian, Hope, Inspirational, Motherhood, Parenting
My husband and I have had the privilege of sharing a lot of time with teenagers. We have not only raised one ourselves, but have led a youth group for almost eleven years. Hundreds of teens have come through the door of our ministry. We’ve laughed, cried, and,...
by Jennifer | Jan 29, 2015 | Christian, Hope, Inspirational, Motherhood
They walk in the front door bundled up from the snow and cold. As they take off their gloves and hats, they chatter about everything from art class to letter books and wrap it up tightly with confessions of candy eaten on the bus. Life excites them and everything is...
by Jennifer | Nov 20, 2013 | Christian, Hope, Inspirational, Motherhood
This morning my husband woke me with a kiss. I hadn’t slept well and for a fleeting second felt annoyed. And then I remembered what a gift it is to be truly loved. At the end of a long day I tire of little voices full of demands. I long for the beauty of complete...
by Jennifer | Jun 27, 2013 | Christian, Hope, Inspirational, Motherhood
Over the next few days, the blog is taking a little subject turn. We are setting out on the open road, in the family minivan, with our four year old twins in tow. From Pennsylvania to California we will be brave parents. We are determined to survive the infamous...