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222 // Managing My Temper By Managing My Time

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Episode 222 // I have been really surprised this year to notice the connection between how I’m managing my time (...or not managing it) and how I manage my temper.
 
But the connection is undeniable.
 
Find out what that connection looks like, and the way I’m managing my time lately, in today’s episode! It is my prayer that these thoughts and tips will help you manage your emotions better too.
 
Let’s dive in, friend! 
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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221 // 7 Christmas Scriptures To Teach Your Kids

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Episode 221 // There can be great cultural pressure to spend your Christmas focusing on all the usual holiday traditions… and if you do, you might miss the whole point. 
 
Yes, your family may enjoy decorating the tree, making a wish-list for Santa, and driving around to look at Christmas lights. But please don’t forget the true meaning of Christmas! This is an incredibly important time of year to disciple our children in the things that TRULY matter. 
 
So today, I want to share the Christmas story with you in 7 easy Scripture passages. These Bible passages will walk you through the full Christmas story. They’re easy to share with your kids, and they will help you keep your family focused on the true meaning of Christmas.
 
Let’s dive in, friend! 
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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Anxiety, Prayer, And The Power Of Thankfulness (Gratitude From Philippians 4:6)

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Episode 220 // Our final day in this week of gratitude! And today we’ll take a quick look at the connection between our anxiety and our thanks-giving. How does prayer impact our hearts? How does gratitude impact our attitudes?
 
Yes, the Thanksgiving holiday is over for this year. But Christians are called to be thankful every single day. The Lord has given us EVERY good gift! And especially when we are feeling anxious, rushed, overwhelmed, sad… there is gospel power in taking our emotions and laying them at the foot of the cross. 
 
Join me, friend.
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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How Does Your Family Give Thanks? (Gratitude From Psalm 100)

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Episode 219 // Happy Thanksgiving, friend!! We are continuing our week of gratitude with another short episode to encourage your heart today. 
 
Grab a spare minute from your busy holiday to join me for a look at Psalm 100. We’ll consider together how our families give thanks. Let’s keep our hearts and minds focused on Christ today (and every day).
 
Let’s dive in!
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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What Are You Thankful For, Christian Mama? (Gratitude From 2 Thessalonians 1)

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Episode 218 // A week of gratitude! Join me for another quick encouragement in your busy Thanksgiving week. This time, we’re looking at 2 Thessalonians to consider those things for which we are thankful. 
 
Join me, and let’s give thanks to God together!
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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Making A Choice To Rejoice, Pray, And Give Thanks (Gratitude From 1 Thessalonians)

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Episode 217 // A week of gratitude! This is a quick episode for a busy week, with a goal to bring you some thanks-filled biblical encouragement.
 
Today, we’ll take a look at a few short verses in 1 Thessalonians. We’ll consider the impact on our family when we CHOOSE to rejoice, pray, and give thanks.
 
Ready? Let’s go, friend!
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
 
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Is Christ’s Message Filling Your Christian Home? (Gratitude In Colossians 3)

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Episode 216 // A week of gratitude! This is a quick-hit episode to bring some biblical encouragement to your busy Thanksgiving week, and hopefully a smile to your face.
 
Today, we’ll take a look at a few verses in Colossians 3 and consider our gratitude for the gospel message and its impact on our home and family life. 
 
Jump in, friend!
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
 
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Praying For Our Family Bonding During The Holidays (Galatians 5:23-24)

I love the holidays. From the decorations to the food to the music to the gifts... I love it! 🎄
 
But it's easy to get sidetracked by it all. It's easy to get trapped in seeking the "perfect" holiday moment. And when that happens, I can forget that in the special holiday events, the real priority is family relationships.
 
And sometimes, prioritizing relationships means leaving the fun event, letting the gravy burn on the stovetop, or setting down the camera (let's be honest... the phone) to go help family members reconcile. To apologize. To hug. To discipline. To do the hard things that are necessary for restoring family unity and achieving reconciliation.
 
We need God's help to do it! Join me today, friend, for a short prayer together. Let's lift up our families, our relationships, our reactions, and our holiday season to the Lord.
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
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Today’s Scripture inspiration is Matthew 5:23-24 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” (NIV)
 
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
 
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How To Avoid Family Conflict And Enjoy The Holidays Together

Episode 215 // More time together means more time for family conflict and stress. It’s simply a reality of the holidays - they can be wonderful, but they don’t always bring out the best in us.
 
If your family is anything like mine, I expect the holidays to include some sibling squabbles, a few awkward extended-family conversations, a cluttered living room, and kids hyped up on more sugar + less sleep.
 
And if we are ready for the potential toddler meltdowns and family conflict, we’ll be able to avoid it, handle it, and protect the beauty and connectedness of the holiday season.
 
So today, I’m sharing 7 tips to help you get ready and protect your family joy during the holidays! Let’s dive in, friend.
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
Grab an Advent & Christmas devotional for the whole family! (Link to the 3-pack set, with individual devotionals are available too.) 
 
Enjoy these biblical Advent calendar Christmas story cards.
 
Grab my FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet here.
 
Today’s Scripture inspiration is Matthew 5:23-24 “Therefore, if you are offering your gift at the altar and there remember that your brother or sister has something against you, leave your gift there in front of the altar. First go and be reconciled to them; then come and offer your gift.” (NIV)
 
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Home & Family Life
 
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FIND THE PERFECT DEVOTIONAL to help with common family-related topics
  
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
 
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨
 

Praying For A Low-Stress Holiday Season (Galatians 6:7-10)

We follow a God of peace. A God who gives us "abundant life" (John 10:10) and wants to grow fruit of the Spirit in us that includes joy, peace, and love (Galatians 5:22-23).
 
That sounds like a WAY better holiday season than stress, busyness, and chaos!
 
So, let's ask for it. Join me for a short prayer today, lifting our holiday season and our family life before the Lord. Let's ask him for what we need to keep this holiday season low-stress, and lots of fun.
 
hugs & blessings,
Jess
 
Grab the perfect Advent & Christmas devotional for the whole family! (Link to the 3-pack set, with individual devotionals are available too.) 
 
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Read this one on the blog instead.
 
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Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life while raising little ones at home. Together, we’re building healthy, happy, and holy family relationships - with Jesus at the center of it all.
 
✨ Grab tons of free resources, devotionals, and biblical encouragement at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com ✨