Jessica Stephens
Sacred Shifts: When Subtle Holy Spirit ...

I planned on mopping, prepping homeschool stuff, and folding some laundry. The first day back from a weekend like this, alone with the kids, is HARD. I don’t want to be rushing in the morning and feeling overwhelmed.

Sacred Shifts: When Subtle Holy Spirit Disruptions Stretch Beyond Comfort
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Jessica Stephens
When God’s “favor” isn’t found in the result… ...

Honestly, most of the lists, goals, plans that my husband and I have made year after year have not come to fruition.

When God’s “favor” isn’t found in the result… but in the process. May you have eyes to see and be thankful
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Jessica Stephens
Do the Last Thing God Told You to Do.

Don’t be tempted to become enslaved to the title you’ve arrested yourself under and thereby become a faithful servant to that “title” instead of the Lord.

Do the Last Thing God Told You to Do.
Jessica Stephens
Funny Story...Inclusive of Poops, Teething ...

Things were going smoothly, somewhat.

And then, things ramped up.

Funny Story...Inclusive of Poops, Teething Upsets, and Rain.
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Jessica Stephens
"Are you going to die?” my four-year-old son ...

“Are you going to die?” my four-year-old son asked. 

You’d think this would be his first time asking such a question. I mean he’s only 4 years old. 

"Are you going to die?” my four-year-old son asked. Tough questions during everyday moments.

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That time I discovered Jesus came through a prostitute: Do you know what this means?

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That time I discovered Jesus came through a prostitute: Do you know what this means?

The implications of understanding are highly underestimated. Jesus understands why you’re not trusting Him right now..why you just shutdown after hearing that comment…what led you to that particular inner struggle in your life. His understanding doesn’t excuse nor justify your sin. But He understands…and He forgives.