We recently talked about not doing something “just to prove them wrong.” Today I want to talk about the flip side: Don’t embrace a conviction just because others do. Just as the world often goes along with lifestyle decisions because of the people around them, Christians sometimes take on the convictions of others around us without […]
Convictions & Choices, part 1: Don't Do It Because “They” Do – Jess Connell
We recently talked about not doing something “just to prove them wrong.” Today I want to talk about the flip side: Don’t embrace a conviction just because others do. Just as the world often goes along with lifestyle decisions because of the people around them, Christians sometimes take on the convictions of others around us without […]
Convictions & Choices, part 1: Don't Do It Because “They” Do – Jess Connell
We recently talked about not doing something “just to prove them wrong.” Today I want to talk about the flip side: Don’t embrace a conviction just because others do. Just as the world often goes along with lifestyle decisions because of the people around them, Christians sometimes take on the convictions of others around us without […]
Convictions & Choices, part 1: Don't Do It Because “They” Do – Jess Connell
We recently talked about not doing something “just to prove them wrong.” Today I want to talk about the flip side: Don’t embrace a conviction just because others do. Just as the world often goes along with lifestyle decisions because of the people around them, Christians sometimes take on the convictions of others around us without […]
Convictions & Choices, part 1: Don't Do It Because “They” Do – Jess Connell
We recently talked about not doing something “just to prove them wrong.” Today I want to talk about the flip side: Don’t embrace a conviction just because others do. Just as the world often goes along with lifestyle decisions because of the people around them, Christians sometimes take on the convictions of others around us without […]
Convictions & Choices, part 1: Don't Do It Because “They” Do – Jess Connell
We recently talked about not doing something “just to prove them wrong.” Today I want to talk about the flip side: Don’t embrace a conviction just because others do. Just as the world often goes along with lifestyle decisions because of the people around them, Christians sometimes take on the convictions of others around us without […]
Convictions & Choices, part 1: Don't Do It Because “They” Do – Jess Connell
We recently talked about not doing something “just to prove them wrong.” Today I want to talk about the flip side: Don’t embrace a conviction just because others do. Just as the world often goes along with lifestyle decisions because of the people around them, Christians sometimes take on the convictions of others around us without […]
Are You a Fool as a Mother? – Jess Connell
by Jess Connell · May 20, 2015 Don’t be offended; It’s the question I’m asking myself: What would that even look like? What does it mean to be a fool? Last month I sat in a homeschool conference on the 2nd row of a session by Tedd Tripp. (Can I just eeeeeeeeeek! about that for a minute?) His […]
Are You a Fool as a Mother? – Jess Connell
by Jess Connell · May 20, 2015 Don’t be offended; It’s the question I’m asking myself: What would that even look like? What does it mean to be a fool? Last month I sat in a homeschool conference on the 2nd row of a session by Tedd Tripp. (Can I just eeeeeeeeeek! about that for a minute?) His […]
10 Bible Truths To Help You Understand Your Child – Jess Connell
Sin outside our home… sin inside our hearts… the stresses and strains of life in a family… (Acts 17:26-27) It has not taken God by surprise, and it is not a travesty or mistake that your child was ordained to be born HERE, in this time and place, with these cultural challenges (as opposed to Christian families […]
Don't Do It To Prove Them Wrong – Jess Connell
by Jess Connell · December 15, 2014 Over the years, I’ve heard something offered occasionally that I think is a terrible motivation for living life and making choices for yourself or your family, and it is this: “You get out there and show ’em. Do it well and prove them wrong.” It can play out […]
Gospel, Law, Wisdom, and Parenting – Jess Connell
Over the weekend, I was thrilled to attend a homeschooling conference with two days of teaching from Dr. Voddie Baucham and Dr. Tedd Tripp. Whoo! The main focus was how to make sure that we are clearly announcing the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus in our parenting and in our homes. Talk about a power-packed weekend; it was phenomenal! I want […]
Gospel, Law, Wisdom, and Parenting – Jess Connell
Over the weekend, I was thrilled to attend a homeschooling conference with two days of teaching from Dr. Voddie Baucham and Dr. Tedd Tripp. Whoo! The main focus was how to make sure that we are clearly announcing the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus in our parenting and in our homes. Talk about a power-packed weekend; it was phenomenal! I want […]
Gospel, Law, Wisdom, and Parenting – Jess Connell
Over the weekend, I was thrilled to attend a homeschooling conference with two days of teaching from Dr. Voddie Baucham and Dr. Tedd Tripp. Whoo! The main focus was how to make sure that we are clearly announcing the Good News of the Gospel of Jesus in our parenting and in our homes. Talk about a power-packed weekend; it was phenomenal! I want […]