I had no idea when I started writing I would face so much spiritual warfare. It started with my blog. At first, my husband didn’t understand what I was doing. I thought, for sure, he would be my biggest fan. However, he was not excited about me sharing personal information on such a public […]
To Be Known
In the 1970’s the name “Jennifer” was popular. In fact, there were four “Jennifer’s within six houses on our street. I went by “Jennifer” and my favorite playmate took on the name of “JJ.” She had a pool in her backyard and we had a hot tub in ours and we were inseparable. We spent […]
Playlists for Declaring God’s Goodness
The 10th annual (and final) Declare Conference is later this year, and to say we are expectant for what God is going to do is an understatement! It feels like He has been preparing us all along for this culmination of Christian communicators, creatives, and influencers coming together to declare His goodness. We are pumped […]
Courage to Attend Conferences
I saw my daughter, 8, do something really great on the playground last week. My typically introverted and quiet little girl, content to build sandcastles solo, stood up straight, pushed her shoulders back, lifted her head confidently, smiled, and walked right up to the group of kids – kids she didn’t know – that were […]
Rad Joy in Surrendering
For months, my husband, Rick, and I had been praying to God, “Please open doors widely or shut them loudly.” We were searching for guidance – where our children would go to school, if I should go back to work, and how could Rick find peace in his financial job at an oil and gas […]
the gate that holds the weight of my everyday
We’re in our other home, but it’s unfamiliar. Besides another country, the pace of a giant city is something to get used to. Kids have one pace, they’re feel free to move as they like. I’m edgy and frustrated by them and my failure to speak patiently, my unwillingness to be inconvenienced. I snap […]
When Will I Have a Breakthrough?
Have you ever cried out to God for a breakthrough in an area of your life? Maybe you want to see God heal a relationship, or move you on to the next season of your life. If you are in this place, I have encouragement for you. There isn’t a 3-step plan to get you […]
5 things about your Pastor
October is considered “Pastor Appreciation Month,” but pastors are certainly appreciated year-round. I thought I’d let you in on a few secrets about pastors since I’m married to one and have many friends who are pastors. I have laughed and cried with many of their wives, so I anticipate that some of our experiences may help […]
bless myself
when my daughter began learning her manners, one of the first phrases she picked up was “bless you” and she said it after anyone sneezed. anyone. complete strangers. people on tv commercials. the dog. herself. it was super cute to hear such a heartfelt “bless you” coming from someone so small. and then, when she got to be […]
Fellowship Friday: meet Andrea
artwork by andrea howey “If you’re waiting for something (you probably are!)… a breakthrough, provision, answer to prayer, a miracle… and if you’ve been waiting any length of time (you probably have!), you may wonder if it will ever come to pass. Instant answers and miracles are amazing, but we don’t often see the instantaneous […]
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