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.