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A Mother’s Love

4 Sep

Like many moms reading this, my journey to motherhood was not the smooth path I had envisioned.  My pregnancy with my oldest son was high risk and shortly after delivery I learned a second biological child was not to be in my future.   As I feel more in love each day with my son, I always in the ... View Post

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Finding God’s Boundaries for Friendships

29 Aug
boundaries for friendships

Several years ago, I ran into a girlfriend at the pool.  While our kids played, she apologized for not having seen me in some months.  "Are you kidding?" I said.  "I've been MIA, too.  That's life."  She smiled and said, "It's so funny you say that.  I have to tell you what happened to me this ... View Post

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If My Toddler Jumps on My Pregnant Belly, Will It Hurt My Baby?

28 Aug

Being pregnant with number two (or three. . .) can be an entirely new ballgame. Each pregnancy is different, so you may be experiencing random new symptoms that vary from last time. Likely, you are also feeling much more tired than with your first baby, because now you are chasing around a toddler ... View Post

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Grace for the First Day of Kindergarten

27 Aug

"I just don't know what I'm going to do when Ryan starts kindergarten." I said this phrase approximately 7 million times to anyone who would listen during the summer of 2009. I said it until I believed it. I had myself worked up into a near frenzy as August approached. A lump would form in my throat ... View Post

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Welcome to Gather & Grow! I'm Jess and I'm a busy mom, just like you! I want to see my children grow in relationship with Jesus and impact the world for his glory, but it seems impossible to fit effective faith-building into our very busy lives. (can I get an amen?!) I'm on a mission to make faith simple and long-lasting and I'm thrilled you've chosen to join me here. Read More…

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