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Category Archives: Jesus Christ I want to live with purpose and passion…every single day. I want a life that counts. Most of us probably do. This isn’t a new desire. I’ve always wanted to live with purpose. I just didn’t know what it takes to do it. Maybe I thought purpose and passion would happen upon me one day….  On Sundays I have the privilege of leading worship with my husband and other amazing band members at our church. It is an incredible honor and something I know I have been called to do. Today I was able to lead a song in our set. I wish I could say it went well, but… 
I could see those words He spoke to you being the lyrics to a beautiful song! :) I love how transparent you are with your life, Jen! It’s so refreshing reading your blog!
Wow! God knew I needed those exact words at this exact moment so thank you for allowing Him to use your “mess-up” to minister! Sometimes we are way too proud to even admit we have messed up, hoping no one noticed and therefore we don’t allow God to even use us but trust me, you have been used by God on this day! God Bless you!
I love that last paragraph :) What a lovely reminder. 
Thank you for this beautiful reminder ! 
Thank you so much for these words of encouragement! I can’t hear (or read) this enough!
Praise God! Thank you for sharing, Jennifer! 
It is amazing how He uses our imperfections to bring Him glory!! And when we mess up it just teaches us that we need Him even more! I need to be reminded of that often… Such a beautiful message!! 
Thank you Sarah!  You cannot sustain a God-given passion or fulfill a God-given dream apart from the One who gave it. He must be the motivation and the orchestrater. I have seen this in my life time and time again. Psalm 52:9 seems to be a reoccurring theme in my heart these days. Today I cannot help but… 
Amen. Thank you so much for sharing this, I needed it. Happy Monday!
Jen, you are a blessing – thank you for writing this! 
Wow! What an exciting new chapter in your lives, praise Him whose plans are better than the ones we have for ourselves! You have such a way with encouraging and inspiring words, I love reading your blog and admiring the beauty in your photography as you live your life for Him. 
Wow, what a great reminder. Thanks for sharing. My husband and I are in the middle of a few projects that WE really want to happen, and we have to keep reminding ourselves that that is not the important factor.
Thank you for sharing your heart today. It was an encouragement to my own! 
Oh, Jennifer… this could not have come at a more better time. Thank you. And congratulations to the entrance of a new + beautiful season! 
Congratulations on this new (awesome!) change. I too long to serve in full-time ministry, particularly in the church, if God would allow. It has been my dream for years. I trust that God knows that dream and that He is preparing to use me in the best way, as only He knows and could orchestrate. I celebrate with you and your husband as I totally get and relate to what you have written here!
I can totally relate to this Jennifer! It’s been a little while but I wanted to say ‘hi’ and that your photography is stunning as ever. You said, “He must be the motivation and the orchestrater”-absolutely, or as in my case, I go no where really fast-despite my best intentions! I’m so thankful that he leads with his infinite wisdom so much better than I ever could fathom. The waiting on him can be so excruciating but when it is finally the ‘right time’ and the right doors open, it is an unfathomable blessing. I’m so happy you guys are doing what you are passionate about and fulfilled in as He leads you both. Blessings! Jeanine
Encouraging word Sis! It’s been a joy to watch God grow and use you and Jonathan. I’m so thankful God allowed me to be a part of y’all’s life this past year. There’s no other place I’d rather be :)
Thank you for sharing. It’s always a blessing to see how God is at work in other people’s lives. I really enjoy your posts on your walk with the Lord, they’re really encouraging! I hope you’ve heard of the Rend Collective version of “You are my vision”, it’s a great one. Blessings all the way from Switzerland! Antje
I am very thankful to the Lord. He is good and it is a privilege to serve the Lord 
I can’t wait to see how God blesses you in this new season Jen!
Thank you Chantel. I’m so thankful for your encouragement!  Easter is such a wonderful day. It couldn’t come at a more beautiful time of year. Nature makes the transition from barren to blooming, just as Christ went from death to life. Everything reminds me that He makes all things new. This year we had our family celebration at our house! It was my first… 
Happy Easter to you too! Love you and your sister’s Easter outfits! So pretty =) 
Ahh to much prettiness ! 
I LOVE YOUR DRESS WAY TOO MUCH. 
Can I just say that I’m in love with your dress! Looks like you had a wonderful weekend. :) 
Lovely! That ham looks delicious… 
Ooo, I love your outfit so much and these pictures are so free and beautiful! 
You are so beautiful Jennifer! Happy Easter! 
It has pockets?? I love a dress with pockets!! Looks like you made an amazing Easter dinner, I’m sure it tasted better than it looked (because it looks really good.. so I’m sure it was even better.. just to clear that up ;) Emily at Amazing Grapes 
ah, you are so gorgeous! and that meal looks absolutely amazing! 
jennifer, i just love to watch you love on others. you do it with such a casual grace & elegance…and you look amazing. 
Happy Easter to you, friend! Everything looks perfect. I spent the afternoon at my grandma’s :)
beautiful shots! You all looked stunning. Especially that cake…yummm. 
You all look lovely, Jennifer. Love you and your sister’s sense of style!  “But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.” (2 Corinthians 4:7) In the ancient world, “jars of clay” was a common metaphor for human weakness. It’s easy to see why. They are made from the earth and there is nothing special about…
Thanks Jen! I needed that!
So beautiful, Jennifer! And so hopeful!! I recently heard a quote in my current Bible study that I loved & I feel like it kind of applies to this, “We do not need to be perfect to come before God, but we do need to be honest.” God already knows that we are a mess… He needs us to sincerely come to Him with our mess, in our weakness and just give them up to Him.
I adore the way you share what you have been learning! This is beautiful Jen!
Jen, you are so lovely, thank you Jesus for making such a perfectly broken girl that loves You.
You’re so encouraging…and I love that photo of clay pots! They from your garden?
Sometimes I need to know I’m not the only one who’s feeling fragile… like I could be easily broken, so thank you for sharing your heart =) “the weaker we are, the better.” Amen. Again and again. 
Beautiful post, Jennifer, but more importantly, true. Not to mention I really loved the way you worded it. :)
I lived this!
Loved* :)
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Oh girl, love this! <3
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Jennifer! This post reached out to me in so many ways. It felt like a letter written just for me. God has been trying to teach me this very lesson lately! Thank you for sharing this!
<3 love this more than words can express
I fail at this every day, but I so enjoyed reading this and having it as a reminder for this week…you’re just so much of an encouragement Jenn! :)