Jen AlleeMar 30, 20213 minBlog #47 One Thing Judas Did RightJudas Iscariot gets a bad rap. And justifiably so. He single-handedly got the crucifixion ball rolling and did it all for 30 pieces of...
Jen AlleeMar 25, 20214 minBlog #46 Trusting with ConfidenceMy family has a salt-and-pepper miniature schnauzer named Lucky, whom we lovingly describe as an old soul. Several years ago, he...
Jen AlleeDec 24, 20203 minBlog #45- Finding Merry In The Pandemic“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for...
Jen AlleeOct 26, 20203 minBlog #44- God, Do You Care?Raise your hand if you have ever questioned what God is doing in your life. Ok. Now that we are all on the same page, let’s talk about...
Jen AlleeOct 13, 20203 minBlog #43 What Do You Do With Anger?Have you ever wanted to say something that you knew was wrong? Words intended to sting or create a reaction? Words directed toward...
Jen AlleeSep 17, 20203 minBlog #42 The Pain of ImitatingMy husband can do spot-on impersonations. From celebrities to family members, he can deliver a flawless performance that will leave you...
Jen AlleeSep 2, 20203 minBlog #41 Waiting On GodThis summer my husband got a job, we bought a house, sold a house, enrolled our kids in school and moved. In 2 ½ weeks. Seriously. I got...
Jen AlleeAug 19, 20203 minBlog #40- Feeling Disappointed by GodRecently, my older son got scammed online. A $500 purchase was “on sale” for $80. He jumped at the savings and made the purchase....
Jen AlleeJun 30, 20203 minBlog #39 Three Little WordsHave you ever been singing along to a song you have known for a while and suddenly paid attention to the lyrics? Were you touched by the...
Jen AlleeJun 16, 20203 minBlog #38- When You've Been WoundedHave you ever been wounded by someone? Really wounded? To the point where you can’t stop replaying it in your mind, wondering if you’ll...
Jen AlleeJun 8, 20203 minBlog #37 Taking Him At His WordMy younger son has always been oozing with personality. Even as a wee little one, he displayed unending curiosity and laughter. At age...
Jen AlleeMay 27, 20203 minBlog #36- God, I Just Can't Do ItWhen my son was 4, he examined the broccoli on his plate and announced that he “just couldn’t eat it.” To emphasize his point, he gently...
Jen AlleeMay 2, 20203 minBlog #35- The IncentiveA little incentive in life goes a long way. We all need it, especially in the face of adversity. The strongest of souls still need...
Jen AlleeApr 20, 20203 minBlog #34- Oh, To Trust Him More...Imagine standing in front of a stranger and a personal friend. Who would you ask for an opinion on your new hairstyle or how to handle...
Jen AlleeApr 14, 20201 minBlog #33- This and ThatThis is the pandemic. That is everything else. This came after That. Or maybe That came after This. Nonetheless, That hasn’t left because...
Jen AlleeApr 6, 20203 minBlog #32- The Painful PauseOur lives are on hold. I call it the Painful Pause. We didn’t ask for it, but nonetheless we’re in it. It’s inconceivable that tiny...
Jen AlleeApr 2, 20203 minBlog #31- The Power of PleaseMy prayer life reached a whole new level recently, by being reduced to one word: Please. I’ve said please before, but not always in the...
Jen AlleeMar 26, 20203 minBlog #30- Strength in Trials (Part II)This pandemic has put all of us squarely in the middle of a trial. But what if you already had a few things on your emotional plate? Then...
Jen AlleeMar 22, 20203 minBlog #29- Strength in Trials (Part I)I didn’t grow up using an iron. Maybe I wore wrinkle free clothing or just didn’t care, but I never operated one until college… the day...
Jen AlleeMar 15, 20203 minBlog #28- Our Waiting... His PlansWaiting is something we are masters at minimizing. There is not much that is not at our fingertips, allowing us to generate, create and...