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The Holidays are Upon Us – And This Year, I am Saying No

Dear Reader, It’s hard to believe we are just a few days away from Halloween. It’s even harder to believe that the day after Halloween, Christmas commercials and shows will start to flood our screens. I don’t know about you, but I feel like the days are moving at a pace faster than my brain ... Read More about The Holidays are Upon Us – And This Year, I am Saying No

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Let the Adventure Begin

Dear Reader, When I turned 37, I set a goal for myself to be published in some capacity by the time I was 40. I began my Truly Yours, Jen socials and began declaring out loud to whoever would listen that this is what I was going to do. I began to call myself a ... Read More about Let the Adventure Begin

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Leaning Into Imperfection

Dear Reader, It’s so hard, sometimes. The feeling of being pulled. The weight of the demands piling.  Sometimes, I wonder if I can get it all done. If I can do what this day requires of me.  Sometimes, it feels like I’m doing so many things, but I wonder if I’m really doing any of them well.  Sometimes, ... Read More about Leaning Into Imperfection

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The Wrinkles and the Bags and the Sags

Dear Reader, I decided a while ago, that I would allow myself to age naturally. I decided that I would let the wrinkles come and let the body sag and allow gravity to do its thing as the years go on – but if I’m being honest (and I always am), this is getting harder ... Read More about The Wrinkles and the Bags and the Sags

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Let’s Not Lose Sight of What Matters

Dear Reader, Tonight is debate night for the upcoming election and I am praying. There are very strong feelings about this election from both sides and I don’t want us to lose sight over the love we are called to show one another . Matthew 22:34-40 says:  Hearing that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, the Pharisees ... Read More about Let’s Not Lose Sight of What Matters

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I’m Learning to Rest

Dear Reader, Rest doesn’t come easy for me. Does it for you? I have wanted to be someone who declares boldly to all around – “I’m going to take a nap! Wake me in an hour if you don’t see me.” I have wanted to be someone who stops mid-day to pick up a book ... Read More about I’m Learning to Rest

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Dear Reader,

What fills your cup? What brings you joy? What causes the crinkles to form around your eyes as your mouth erupts into a giant smile that spreads from cheek-to-cheek and covers the expanse of your face? Is there something that you know, without a shadow of a doubt, will cause you to feel lighter today? ... Read More about Dear Reader,

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