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4 Reasons To Trust God’s Timing.

by jessicakastnerUpdated on November 29, 2021November 29, 2021

God’s Timing is always perfect. Most of us believe this in theory. But when we’re 36 years old still searching for a hubs, or for …

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Because We Need Laughter Blog

8 Survival Tips For Holiday Hosting This Year

by jessicakastnerUpdated on December 12, 2021November 22, 2021

It’s too late now.  You volunteered to open your home to the extended family for perhaps the most anticipated meal of the season, throwing a …

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Grow Your Faith

4 Ways to Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart

by jessicakastnerUpdated on December 7, 2021November 15, 2021

Trust is tricky. Like remaining friends with an ex. It’s a fickle, complex emotion we all want more of, but it often requires time and …

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Because We Need Laughter

Thoughts on Being Called Ma’am

by jessicakastner November 3, 2021November 3, 2021

I hate getting older. I usually steer clear of stereotypes like middle aged women complaining of laugh lines and Keto fails, but after hearing the …

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Blog Grow Your Faith

5 Lies That Keep us From God’s Best

by jessicakastnerUpdated on November 3, 2021October 28, 2021

If we lived according to how God sees us, I think our lives would look drastically different. So often we settle for less, give up, …

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How To Feel The Joy Of Christmas 365 Days A Year

by jessicakastnerUpdated on December 27, 2021December 27, 2020

I felt a literal blast of joy the other night, clutching my seatbelt and praying in the spirit, while my 16-year-old drove us around the neighborhood …

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Grow Your Faith

6 Things to Leave Behind in the New Year

by jessicakastnerUpdated on December 12, 2021November 9, 2020

I love New Years. Something about new beginnings and chances to improve always gives me a feeling of hope and excitement. Plus, I just love …

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4 Ways to Kick a Bad Habit, for Good

by jessicakastnerUpdated on November 30, 2021November 3, 2020

Anyone who’s tried to kick a bad habit, or ditch a favorite vice would agree is neither fun, or easy. Even simple, seemingly harmless bad …

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Parenting Hacks

Kids. The Cure to Narcissism.

by jessicakastnerUpdated on November 11, 2021November 3, 2020

Some say the way to gain humility is to deny the self and pray for it. I say it’s by birthing children. From the time …

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Parenting Hacks

Embrace the Season You’re In

by jessicakastnerUpdated on November 12, 2021September 3, 2020

I recently survived an annual tradition straight from the underworld, known only to mothers of small children: The outdoor family photo session. For those yet …

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Jessica Kastner is an award-winning journalist, podcast host, author and contributor to Crosswalk, CBN, Propel Women, God TV, Beliefnet, and more. When she's not burning dinner while daydreaming about the beach, she can be found mastering the art of one-handed eating while shuttling around her mildly grateful teens.

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