Since December 2013, I’ve written hundreds of articles to help moms like you find biblical, practical solutions for their homes, marriages, and families.

Sometimes that makes it hard to navigate, and tough to find an old favorite post if all you remember is a phrase or general idea. So here’s the full list. The newest are at the top; the oldest are at the bottom. Browse and open up the articles that are of interest to you.

To listen to Jess interview Christian moms on the Mom On Purpose podcast, click here. Free episodes, released Wednesdays.

(I’ll update the rest in the fall. I take summers off from writing tasks. 🙂 ) 

APRIL 2017

MARCH 2017

FEBRUARY 2017

JANUARY 2017

DECEMBER 2016

NOVEMBER 2016

OCTOBER 2016

  • Wonderland Trail Day 1- This Feels Impossible.
  • Wonderland Trail Day 2- Bear Growls & a Rope Climb
  • Wonderland Trail Day 3- Noticing the Good Things
  • Wonderland Trail, Day 4: Our Laziest Day
  • Wonderland Trail, Day 5: Real Talk- Babies, Stinky Feet, & Yelling
  • Wonderland Trail, Day 6: The 15-Hour Hike
  • Wonderland Trail, Day 7: Should We Quit Early?
  • Wonderland Trail, Day 8: The Hardest Day We Didn’t Expect
  • Wonderland Trail, Day 9: The Bridge Was Missing 3 Planks
  • Wonderland Trail, Day 10: It’s Still Hard.
  • Wonderland Trail, Day 11: 2 Bears & the Perfect Summer Evening
  • Wonderland Trail, Day 12: 6 Snacks+Dinner+Dessert =Tummyache
  • 12 Days on the Wonderland Trail
  • Organization ON the Trail: Family Backpacking & Adventure Planning
  • How Our Family Geared Up for the Wonderland Trail— OR– if you’re just curious to see how 9 people fit in a 4-man tent, watch the video here. (article + VIDEO)
  • Didn’t I *JUST* Clean This Up?
  • What Are You Saying About Your Kids?

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JUNE 2016

MAY 2016

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MARCH 2016

FEBRUARY 2016

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DECEMBER 2015

NOVEMBER 2015

OCTOBER 2015

SEPTEMBER 2015

AUGUST 2015 

JULY 2015 

JUNE 2015

MAY 2015

APRIL 2015

MARCH 2015

FEBRUARY 2015

JANUARY 2015

DECEMBER 2014

NOVEMBER 2014

OCTOBER 2014

SEPTEMBER 2014

AUGUST 2014

JULY 2014 

  • Home Decor & Trendiness: Who Makes the Rules You Live By?

JUNE 2014

MAY 2014

APRIL 2014

MARCH 2014

FEBRUARY 2014

JANUARY 2014

DECEMBER 2013