Because He Remembers Me

In this entry, Jess considers the word "cumber" in a scriptural context and learned that being unencumbered doesn't always mean that there's less to do. Rather, sometimes being unencumbered means not being troubled by our to-do lists.

I'm learning that self care is not about never being tired. It's about being well enough to act well.

How could I possibly believe in a happy ending these days? Especially with the fear and disruption of the world? This is the story of how my boys renewed my faith in happy endings.

In order to find something, sometimes you just need a different vantage point. And what better view than the view from your knees?

In this episode, I discuss how I bit off more than I could chew, but it wasn't too tough to swallow. The Lord can make beauty from ashes and provide learning experiences from my mistakes. This week I learned that the Lord can make the most of my efforts - professionally and privately. If I follow the spirit, all things can work together for good.

"Distraction" is the word that sums up my week. When I finally reflected on my struggles, I realized that being too focused on the wrong things prevented me from feeling the spirit. I want to invite the Spirit back into my life. Maybe I can start now.

In this Episode, I tell the story of my son's surprising response to a stressful night. I want to be more like him.

Some of the scariest moments in my life are the moments I realized "what could have happened." I had several moments like that this week, but rather than feeling fear, I came out feeling so loved by a Heavenly Father who spoke to me and protected my child.

Repetition doesn't need to be boring. It can be invigorating. And it can bring us closer to Jesus Christ.

Maybe being still isn't about stopping. Maybe it's about starting to feel HIM.

I need to repent. But that doesn't mean I can't get it right. It means I'm still learning to do it right.

A pot of spilled dirt taught me something surprising - that there's still hope and mistakes can reveal growth.

I felt so overwhelmed today, but the Lord showed me a path through. Can I allow myself to be calmed by the spirit in moments of intense overwhelm?

I found out that white noise was literally preventing me from hearing Him. Then I considered - what else is keeping me from hearing Him?

What is a "tender mercy mindset?" I didn't think I fully know yet, but this is what I learned today.

Could seeking for tender mercies actually be a mindset? What if I looked for tender mercies, even when things are hard?

No wonder I can't make anything out. I forgot to turn on the light!

Sometimes I rely on past and recent experiences to get through the hard days. That's okay - and necessary. And even scriptural, turns out.

I saw a glimpse of my son's heart today in a totally unexpected way. I hope that peek changes me.