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10 (Free) Things to Give Your Spouse this Christmas | #MarriageMonday
I don't really keep this a secret, but gift-giving isn't my favorite when it comes to the holidays. Crazy, right? Don’t get me wrong. I love seeing the joy on my kids and grandkids faces when they open up something they’ve wanted and are surprised by it. I enjoy the...
When Comparison Threatens Your Marriage | #MarriageMonday
Dear Jill, I’m emailing because I need prayer and advice and I honestly don’t know who else to turn to. My marriage is good. My spouse is wonderful; however, there’s someone I work with who I really enjoy talking to. I find myself wishing my spouse was more like them....
Santa’s on a Budget: How Less Can Be More for the Holidays
This may sound crazy, but the holiday season doesn't have to be a time where you spend a lot of money. It's true! In our book Living With Less So Your Family Has More, Mark and I share how even though our world often tells us the message that "bigger is better," we've...
No More Perfect Holidays: Managing Your Expectations & Attitude This Season
I was recently reading an article stating that 45% of people in the United States would prefer to skip out on the holidays rather than deal with the stress of it all. Seems crazy, right? But if we think about it, it's not all that surprising. From family struggles to...
BONUS: Be Reassuring
Welcome to our fourth bonus episode of the No More Perfect Podcast! I like to surprise you with a little extra, bite-size podcast goodness every once in a while that's quick to listen to and helpful for your life. Just to say thank you! And today's episode is only...
14 Life Lessons Learned From a Difficult Hike
Last fall, Mark and I hiked a trail in the Rockies that was listed as easy. However, we later found out it was mismarked and it was really a moderate 6.5-mile trail! The scenery was beautiful. We saw waterfalls, wildlife, and an alpine lake at the top of the mountain....
Podcast
A Mother’s Touch with Elise Arndt | Episode 146
Many years ago when I was a young mom, I read two books that I had actually just picked off the shelf at a Christian bookstore. Those two books absolutely changed my life and my mothering—A Mother’s Touch and A Mother’s Time—and the author was Elise Arndt. To say that...
Handling Destructive Relationships with Leslie Vernick | Episode 138
For those of us who are married, we would testify that there are times when marriage is hard. There are ups and downs and challenges that we face while learning how to blend two lives into one. You may often hear Mark and I talk about that in this space. Relationships...
Finding Freedom From Fear & Anxiety with Christy Boulware | Episode 134
In today’s gotta-have-it-all culture, exhaustion and hurry seem to be a badge of honor. We hustle hard, strive even more every day, and believe our “superhuman” tendencies are amazing, but the truth is they are alarming! So what does it take to rock the boat enough to...
The Power of a Praying Mom with Brooke McGlothlin | Episode 133
How do you find peace when you are not in a very peaceful state of mind? And where do you find the words to talk to God about peace when it feels like your whole life is spinning out of control? In a world that is filled with stress and anxiety, it can seem that peace...
Why Personal Growth Is Important | Episode 132
Today, Mark is joining me to talk about the subject of personal growth. It’s no secret that we did a lot of work on our marriage that we now affectionately refer to as “Mark & Jill 2.0”. But what you might not hear us talk about specifically as much is how much...
How to Parent Sensitive and Intense Kids with Lynne Jackson | Episode 130
When Mark and I were raising our five children, there was a wide array of temperaments, personalities, and unique traits in each of them. The truth is, families usually have one child that is more sensitive and intense than the others. Often what worked for your other...
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