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Marriage & Parenting

The ebb and flow of union and child-rearing.

The Hardest Thing I’ve Ever Done

December 29, 2017 / mrsjkgardner / 1 Comment

These earthly relationships of marriage and parenting (and even intimate friendship) put us in a place where we must consider our own wants and needs last.  

From the Mouth of Babes…

December 15, 2017December 15, 2017 / mrsjkgardner / Leave a comment

And with that statement the reality of God's sacrifice smacked me right in the face.  As I'm looking into the face of my precious six year old son I realized how deep God's love runs for me.

Fighting…

December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 / mrsjkgardner / Leave a comment

I need to share my heart today and yet the words are not quick to form.  I'm sitting here with my fingers on the keyboard and my mind running a million miles an hour, but the connection between the two is struggling to work; so bear with me as you read this. I started this … Continue reading Fighting…

Perseverance

December 1, 2017December 6, 2017 / mrsjkgardner / Leave a comment

Of all the character flaws that I possess, the greatest is a lack of perseverance.  Giving up is easier than enduring, or so it seems in the moment. Ironically, the times when I do demonstrate perseverance are not good.  I persevere in my anger when I feel I have been wronged.  I persevere in my … Continue reading Perseverance

Victory Monday

November 9, 2017December 6, 2017 / mrsjkgardner / Leave a comment

Sunday was a time of great worship at church.  In a rare moment of focus I was able to put aside the cares of the world and truly enter into worship in the presence of God.  It was beautiful and refreshing. Then Monday happened. I was aggravated with the boys and thought to myself, oh … Continue reading Victory Monday

Confession

August 30, 2017March 12, 2018 / mrsjkgardner / 2 Comments

"Whoever conceals his transgressions will not prosper, but he who confesses and forsakes them will obtain mercy." Proverbs 28:13  "Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working." James 5:16  "If we confess our … Continue reading Confession


Hi! My name is Jennifer. I am wife to one amazing husband and mother to two rambunctious sons. Fireflies is my outlet! Here you will find encouragement, laughter and a whole lot of Jesus. Thanks for stopping by!

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