by JillSavage | Dec 6, 2022 | No More Perfect Podcast
Years ago, way back in the ’90s, Mark and I went through the Experiencing God study by Henry Blackaby. To say that study changed our lives would be an understatement, and I still recommend it to people today! I learned so much about how God speaks to and guides us,...
by JillSavage | Nov 15, 2022 | Adoption, Empty Nest Podcast, Hard Season Podcasts, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast, Strengthening Your Spiritual Journey
Has your life gone precisely as you would have chosen? In one way or another, we all would probably answer that question with a resounding “no.” It’s no secret that life can be unpredictable. The plans we dream about and make don’t always...
by JillSavage | Oct 4, 2022 | Empty Nest Podcast, Faith, Hard Season Podcasts, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, No More Perfect Podcast
Did you know that, in the Bible, Jesus said it would be “better for us” for Him to leave earth so that we can receive the Holy Spirit? It’s true! The Holy Spirit has carried me through so much. It’s no secret that I’ve experienced some challenges in...
by JillSavage | Jun 23, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms
In the Bible, there’s a story I love in Joshua 3-4. I encourage you to read those chapters if you’re not familiar with the story, but to make it easy, here’s a short version: For many years, God had been leading the nation of Israel to the Promised...
by JillSavage | May 26, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Moms
Today’s article is an adapted excerpt from Empty Nest, Full Life: Discovering God’s Best for Your Next. Grab your copy here! As we launch into a new season of life, it’s always a good time for us to consider how well we’re doing in stewarding what...
by JillSavage | May 17, 2022 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast, Strengthening Your Spiritual Journey
Too many of us are paralyzed by the fear of “what if.” Have you ever felt that way? We feel God calling and want to go forward with His plans, but fear often stops us in our tracks. Today we are going to declare no more! Instead of letting fear stop you...
by JillSavage | Dec 7, 2021 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast, Strengthening Your Spiritual Journey
Reading the Bible is such an important part of getting to know Who our God is and to carry His truth through our daily lives. But do you ever struggle to make sense of how the Bible applies to your story? Do you ever have a challenging time finding the truth in...
by JillSavage | Dec 2, 2021 | Empty Nest Moms, Happy Marriages, Living With Less, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms
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...
by JillSavage | Oct 26, 2021 | Broken Trust, Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Finding Help Alone, Happy Marriages, Hard Season Podcasts, Hurting Marriages, Mental Health, Moms, Moms of Gradeschoolers Podcast, Moms of Tweens and Teens Podcast, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Mom/Preschool Mom Podcast, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast, Recovering From Infidelity, Strengthening Your Spiritual Journey
If we’ve been connected for any amount of time, then you likely know how passionate I am about emotional health. As a “thinker” and a former “avoider,” I have finally–late in life–learned the value of feelings and emotion. Being married to someone...
by JillSavage | Oct 21, 2021 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Happy Marriages, Marriage, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms
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....
by JillSavage | Sep 27, 2021 | Broken Trust, Happy Marriages, Hurting Marriages, Marriage
Marriage is our passion. When Mark and I went through our marriage crisis now almost 10 years ago, we weren’t sure what the outcome would be. Trust had been broken. Tensions were high. (You can find the full story here.) But as we’ve experienced healing and now...
by JillSavage | Sep 23, 2021 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Moms, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms, Strengthening Your Spiritual Journey
I remember sitting in the church nursery nursing my firstborn. Another mom and I were visiting as we rocked and nursed our little ones. “Are you praying for her future spouse?” the other mom asked me. I was surprised by her question. I had never thought to...
by JillSavage | Sep 21, 2021 | Empty Nest Moms, Faith, Happy Marriages, Hurting Marriages, Marriage, Marriage Podcast, Mental Health, Moms with Kids 17+, Moms with Kids 5+, Moms with Kids 9+, New Moms, No More Perfect Podcast
What if we could become experts at seeing joy in the mundane? Think about it. We’d likely learn to see the silver lining in the clouds. We’d identify blessings even in hard seasons. We’d view life through the possibilities rather than through the liabilities. I...
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