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    Attachment Pain

    February 2, 2021 By Jen 4 Comments 0

    Dealing with Cravings

    2020 was a hard year for most of us and as I reflected on it, I realized I had picked up some unhelpful habits I didn’t want to bring into the new …

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    November 2, 2020 By Lieza 2 Comments 0

    Working on Our Own Healing

    This has been a big year, for all of us. It’s been an interesting season in our household as my husband was furloughed the majority of the year, and I …

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    January 23, 2020 By Kristy Leave a Comment 0

    Building Joy Again

    Joy - we all know it is a good thing, right? But when I learned that brain scientists have discovered our brains run on the fuel of joy, and that joy …

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    March 21, 2019 By Jen 2 Comments 0

    Only You Will Do!

    On a recent trip to our old stomping grounds in Illinois, my sons begged me to see some of their friends for a playdate. Now that we live in Michigan, …

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    October 18, 2018 By Jen 5 Comments 0

    When You Are Not Enough

    I was recently praying with a friend about a big decision looming on the horizon for my family. While praying, I noticed some fear begin to emerge …

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    April 12, 2018 By Jen 6 Comments 0

    A Moving Experience

    Just before falling asleep the other night, my 8-year-old son, Matthew, wandered out of his room searching for me. When I walked him back to bed, I …

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    March 8, 2018 By Jen 3 Comments 0

    Remaining A Well-Watered Garden During A Drought

    My husband and I were recently on a trip without my sons. Traveling without children feels strange at first because I feel like I forget something …

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    October 26, 2017 By Jen Coursey 3 Comments 1

    Behavior Tells A Story

    The last month has been incredibly chaotic. On top of an exceptionally busy time with my ministry responsibilities, we have also been in the midst of …

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