Faith

As a blogger, I receive emails from readers asking things like: How do you do it all? I don’t. Seriously. I wish you could see my to list. Or even just my laundry baskets. How do you keep your house clean? That’s funny. It’s a mess most days. Cheerios can almost always be found on [...]

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Looking Forward to (in)RL

by jessicaturner on February 15, 2012

Today I am grabbing the progressive blog baton from Kristen to talk about (in)RL. It’s wild when something that starts as a small idea explodes into real community isn’t it? That’s how (in)courage was started and now, it is the story of (in)RL. If you haven’t heard of (in)RL (in REAL LIFE), please check out [...]

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(in)courage: Write a card of thanks and encouragement

by jessicaturner on January 3, 2012

I’m sharing my heart for card writing and a challenge today on (in)courage. Will you join me?

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Guest Post: When the Holidays are Hard

by jessicaturner on December 21, 2011

Today I cried myself to work as I listened to Laura Story’s song Blessings. Here is the song if you aren’t familiar with it. It always makes me think of Sara. It was played at her funeral and the words remind me of her life so much. I also thought about my Nana, who went [...]

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The True Spirit of Christmas: The Gift of Jesus

by jessicaturner on December 19, 2011

I love to give gifts. Love. LOve. LOVe. LOVE to give gifts. It started as a little girl when I would go shopping at the Dollar Store for my family for Christmas. Then, when I got my first job, I began shopping year-round, seeking the best deals and the perfect gifts for everyone on my [...]

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The Christmas Story

by jessicaturner on December 12, 2011

I love this. Seriously adorable and wonderful. Merry Christmas!

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$10 credit for Vitacost = Free Health & Beauty Goods

by jessicaturner on December 10, 2011

I recently discovered a site called Vitacost, which offers discounted vitamins, natural health products, bath and body, baby goods, etc. The prices seems pretty good and all new customers get a $10 credit to use! Click here to get your credit (mine came about 15 minutes after I signed up). With my credit, I ordered [...]

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(in)courage: Playing with the Nativity

by jessicaturner on December 7, 2011

Last week I shared three ways we are bringing Advent to life with Elias. Today on (in)courage I specifically talk about 5 ways we have encouraged Elias to interact with his nativity. I hope my post inspires you with your kids! DaySpring also has its Children’s Nativity and all totes 40% off today with the [...]

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Tonight we are going to  be kicking off the advent season with Elias and I am SO excited. Here are the items we are using to help Elias understand the true meaning of Christmas. 1. Cradle to Cross Wreath This hand carved wreath and figure of Mary is a beautiful new heirloom we invested in [...]

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(in)courage: Be Present This Holiday Season

by jessicaturner on November 25, 2011

The holidays come and the busyness of life heightens, doesn’t it? In addition to the every day, there are cards to be sent, presents to be bought, cookies to be baked, a tree to be trimmed and so much more. Amidst the chaos, I find myself stretched thin, in a holiday fog as I go [...]

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