God, personal
Jessica Stephens
Avoiding God and don’t know why? 1 practical ...

I had everything to do and so little time to do them. But secretly, I didn’t mind because deep down, I desired to hide behind my schedule as the reason why I couldn’t spend time in God’s Presence (or rather in the awareness of His Presence). Anytime I did squeeze my devotional somewhere in the day, I dreaded it and mainly did it out of obligation.

Avoiding God and don’t know why? 1 practical habit to implement now.
God, marriage, personal
Jessica Stephens
On my wedding day...I didn't know I'd be saying ...

I don't know what brought us together, what made our eyes lock into one, and what made our hearts pant deeply for one another...except for God.

On my wedding day...I didn't know I'd be saying "I do" to this.
personal, God
Jessica Stephens
Wanna get into the Christmas Spirit?…Here’s how

Confession. I don’t recall the last time I was in the Christmas Spirit…I didn’t want to wake up on Christmas morning only concerned about which foods to eat, what outfit to wear, and whether or not I purchased all the right presents.

Wanna get into the Christmas Spirit?…Here’s how
God, personal, motherhood
Jessica Stephens
10 Very Effective Ways to Draw Closer to God

Have you ever been in church singing a song like, “I give myself away” or “All I want is You” or “I love You with all of my heart,” and felt a tinge of conviction? Maybe I’m the only one who feels like this sometimes.

10 Very Effective Ways to Draw Closer to God
marriage, personal
Jessica Stephens
5 Practical Habits to Consider Adopting as a ...

My grandmother called me during my first year of marriage and frankly told me, “The first 5 years of your marriage will build the foundation for how you and your husband operate for the rest of your marriage.”

5 Practical Habits to Consider Adopting as a Newlywed

newlyweds