Prone to Wander (Encouragement to Return)
Even as Christians, our human nature is prone to wander from the God we love. Our attention is pulled in a hundred different...
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Jennifer Waddle
Jennifer Waddle
- EncouragementMama.com
Hi there! I’m Jennifer… Author, Speaker, and Biblical Mentor Are your relationships surviving or thriving? God’s wisdom moves mountains! • You can have peace in your marriage• You can have confidence with family members• You can have deeper friendships• You can have unity with your co-workers “The wisdom that is from above is first pure,...
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How to Pray without Ceasing
To pray without ceasing is possible when we recognize the access we have to the Father every single hour of every single day.
5 min readMy Personal Struggle with Anger - EncouragementMama.com
I wasn’t angry with God – or anyone in particular – I was just angry.If I felt unheard, unseen, or unappreciated, my go-to reaction was anger. If things didn’t go as planned, people let me down, or I didn’t get my way, I lashed out in anger.I’m not proud of this, and often cringe
3 min read"She has done what she could." - EncouragementMama.com
One woman did something for Jesus that others criticized her for, yet this is what the Lord said about her: “She has done what she could.”
2 min read5 Things to Put in a Christmas Card This Year - EncouragementMama.com
I have completely slacked off in sending Christmas cards over the last several years. As stamp prices have increased, and life has continued to speed ahead, I’ve resorted to a few “Merry Christmas” emails and texts.
3 min readIt's Going to Be Okay - EncouragementMama.com
I know it doesn’t seem like things are going to turn out, but it’s going to be alright. This is how I know…
2 min readWhat in the World Is Happening? - EncouragementMama.com
Dear Encouragement Sisters, I’ve been silent on social media about all the terrible unrest in the world. But it’s not because I don’t care. It’s because I doubt the benefits of making my thoughts, opinions, and concerns known. We live in a vast sea of online noise, which is, at...
3 min readA Prayer for Hope - EncouragementMama.com
Dear Encouragement Sisters, Would you consider yourself a hopeful person? When everyone around you is saying, “gloom and doom,” are you typically the one who says things like… “There’s light at the end of the tunnel!” “There’s something better around the corner!” “There’s always hope!” If you are one of … Read More
3 min readI Give You My Word - EncouragementMama.com
Dear Encouragement Sisters, It used to be, when someone gave their word, it was a word that could be trusted. Traditionally, it meant “My word is my bond to you.” Agreements, peace treaties, and legal bindings were made between entire countries–just by giving their word and keeping it. So why … Read More
5 min readWill Your Marriage Survive or THRIVE? - EncouragementMama.com
Dear Encouragement Sisters, As I correspond with you week after week, and stand with you in prayer, I would love nothing more than to hear that your marriages are not only surviving but thriving. In the day-to-day ordinary, I’d love to hear about how you’ve carved out time to reconnect … Read More
7 min readManage Money in Midlife and Still Have $$ in Your Pocket - EncouragementMama.com
Managing money is midlife, while still having $$ in our pockets, is no easy thing! However, it is possible. Here is my plan of attack:
6 min readHow to Be Women of Wisdom - EncouragementMama.com
It seems the days are far and few between, when women of wisdom rise up to equip younger women in faith and life. I’d like to change this trend.
4 min readWhen to Seek Wise Counsel - EncouragementMama.com
Reaching out for wise counsel isn’t easy, especially when it involves serious issues that might be embarrassing or sensitive.
4 min readWhat to do When You're Not Invited to the Party - EncouragementMama.com
Dear Encouragement Sisters, By the time my kids entered elementary school, most of their teachers had an “everyone included” birthday party policy. If my son wanted to invite one boy to his Chuck E. Cheese party, he had to invite ALL the boys in the class. This was quite a … Read More
3 min readCorrection Does Not Equal Rejection - EncouragementMama.com
In the writing world, it’s the editor’s job to ask for revisions before a post goes to publication. I know this, yet deep down, I can’t help but feel a little rejected when I’m asked to make too many corrections. In fact, I’m super happy when the editor’s response is, … Read More
4 min readIs Agitation Hurting Your Relationships? - EncouragementMama.com
Hello Sisters in Christ, Lately, our washing machine has been hit-or-miss during the spin cycle. For weeks, it will do just fine, and then out of the blue, (usually when company is coming and I need lots of clean towels), it decides to stop spinning, leaving me with a sopping-wet … Read More
4 min readI've been thinking heavy... - EncouragementMama.com
Dear Sisters in Christ, A few months ago, I sat with a small circle of ladies and asked them to pray for me should I ever find myself being persecuted for my faith. The strange thing was, I wasn’t planning on going on any mission trips or risking my life … Read More
4 min readSwinging High, Swinging Low - EncouragementMama.com
Dear Sisters in Christ, When I was only 4 years old, I was swinging on an old metal swing set in my cousin Holly’s back yard. There was a small field behind the chain-link fence, and across that field was the city’s power plant. Every once in a while, a deep … Read More
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Hello Encouragement Sisters! The phrase, “pull out all the stops“ means to do something with maximum ability and the best available resources. What I love about this definition is that it confirms my purpose when it comes to encouraging all of you! After all… >I want to pour into your life … Read More
3 min readEncouragement Happens in a Thousand Ways - EncouragementMama.com
Hello Sisters in Christ, Of all the ways you’ve been encouraged in life, what has meant most to you? Has it been genuine words of affirmation, that made you feel valued and appreciated? Has it been an unexpected act of service that took the burden off your shoulders and afforded … Read More
3 min readFacing the Reality of Rejection - EncouragementMama.com encouragement
I experienced something that brought me face-to- face with rejection, in a way that woke me up to the reality of the world we live in.
5 min readWhose Voice Is It? - EncouragementMama.com
Hello Ladies, I don’t know about you, but there are seasons in life when I start to listen to dangerous voices. The messages are clearly contradictory to God’s Word, yet they feel awfully convincing. Perhaps, you’ve been hearing some of these messages lately… Did God really say? Surely God won’t … Read More
3 min readWhen Worrying about Your Loved Ones Keeps You Up at Night - EncouragementMama.com
I’m sure you know the feeling… When those nagging thoughts spring into action just when you are trying to fall asleep. Or, you wake up in the middle of the night and start to think about all the “what-ifs.” What keeps you up at night? What keeps your mind mentally … Read More
4 min readThe year of "RE..." - EncouragementMama.com
Hello Sisters, There are a few things in my life that I want to remain the same as last year. ~the closeness I have with my husband ~the health and wellbeing of my loved ones ~the motivation to reach as many women as I can with Biblical encouragement However, there … Read More
2 min readAre Christians More Judgmental than Most? - EncouragementMama.com
I’m not proud to admit this, but it’s something I’ve done many times over the 30+ years I’ve been a Christian. I have judged others. By their appearance, their actions, and sometimes for no real reason at all, I’ve judged people. Anyone with me? But, as always, God is continually … Read More
6 min readThe Gift of Reaching the Finish Line (Day 10 of our challenge against seasonal depression) - EncouragementMama.com
You are a gift. You, my friend, are a gift to the world. You are precious. You are valuable. You are wanted. You are needed. Those statements are probably making some of you blush, or shake your head in disagreement right now. After all, we are hardest on ourselves when … Read More
6 min readYour Story Might be a Lifeline for Someone (Day 9 of our challenge against seasonal depression) - EncouragementMama.com
Your message may be someone else’s answer. It doesn’t matter if you have led the most boring, uneventful life on the planet. Your story matters. Right here, right now, somewhere in the big wide world, someone needs to hear your personal testimony. Don’t believe me? Think about it this way: … Read More
2 min readDo We Recognize God's Healing? (Day 8 of our challenge against seasonal depression) - EncouragementMama.com
*Please note that I am not a licensed physician or medical professional of any kind. All advice, tips, and resources on this blog are given purely from personal testimony, Biblical wisdom, and encouragement. If at any time, you feel hopeless or in despair, please do not hesitate to call your physician, … Read More
5 min readHas God Failed You? (Day 7 of our challenge against seasonal depression) - EncouragementMama.com
*Please note that I am not a licensed physician or medical professional of any kind. All advice, tips, and resources on this blog are given purely from personal testimony, Biblical wisdom, and encouragement. If at any time, you feel hopeless or in despair, please do not hesitate to call your physician, … Read More
4 min readDepression Does Not Have to be Generational! (Day 6 of our challenge against seasonal depression) - EncouragementMama.com
*Please note that I am not a licensed physician or medical professional of any kind. All advice, tips, and resources on this blog are given purely from personal testimony, Biblical wisdom, and encouragement. If at any time, you feel hopeless or in despair, please do not hesitate to call your physician, … Read More
5 min readThe Focus of Depression and The Binoculars around Your Neck (Day 5 of our challenge against seasonal depression) - EncouragementMama.com
*Please note that I am not a licensed physician or medical professional of any kind. All advice, tips, and resources on this blog are given purely from personal testimony, Biblical wisdom, and encouragement. If at any time, you feel hopeless or in despair, please do not hesitate to call your physician, … Read More
3 min readWhat is your emotional temperature? (Day 4 of our challenge against seasonal depression) - EncouragementMama.com
*Please note that I am not a licensed physician or medical professional of any kind. All advice, tips, and resources on this blog are given purely from personal testimony, Biblical wisdom, and encouragement. If at any time, you feel hopeless or in despair, please do not hesitate to call your physician, … Read More
4 min readHave You Ever Heard of F.O.M.O.? (Day 3 of our challenge against seasonal depression) - EncouragementMama.com
*Please note that I am not a licensed physician or medical professional of any kind. All advice, tips, and resources on this blog are given purely from personal testimony, Biblical wisdom, and encouragement. If at any time, you feel hopeless or in despair, please do not hesitate to call your physician, … Read More
5 min readWhat or Who is Your Portion? (Day 2 of our challenge against seasonal depression) - EncouragementMama.com
*Please note that I am not a licensed physician or medical professional of any kind. All advice, tips, and resources on this blog are given purely from personal testimony, Biblical wisdom, and encouragement. If at any time, you feel hopeless or in despair, please do not hesitate to call your physician, … Read More
4 min readOur Beliefs Don't Always Line Up (Welcome to Day 1 of our challenge against seasonal depression!) - EncouragementMama.com
*Please note that I am not a licensed physician or medical professional of any kind. All advice, tips, and resources on this blog are given purely from personal testimony, Biblical wisdom, and encouragement. If at any time, you feel hopeless or in despair, please do not hesitate to call your physician, … Read More
5 min readA Serious Message about Marriage - EncouragementMama.com
Today is my 27th wedding anniversary. My husband and I got married in September of 1991, on a perfect fall day, with NO CLUE of what lay ahead. But four kids and four grandkids later, we’ve learned a few things that have grown us closer than ever. … Read More
4 min readUnexplainable Dread...What Makes Us Dread Certain Things in Life? - EncouragementMama.com
Certain things in life will fill us with dread. tooth extractions (had all 4 wisdom teeth out in June…NOT fun!) paying an unexpected medical bill (why does it cost so much?!) a confrontation with someone (never easy, but sometimes necessary) waiting for that phone call (when you didn’t … Read More
6 min readMy Interview with Gina M. Poirier - EncouragementMama.com
You would think, now that my kids are nearly grown and I’m a blessed Nana of four scrumptious grandbabies, I would know everything there is to know about parenting. But then, I read these authentic words from a beautiful mom who is willing to share her struggles, her … Read More
7 min readHow to Trust That God Cares Even in Difficult Seasons
Trusting God’s Plan isn’t always easy. In fact, it can be really, really hard sometimes. Especially when God asks you to give something up that you hold dear in order to grow in your relationship with Him.The good news is, we really can trust that God cares, even in difficult seasons. Here’s how…
7 min readWorried Sick...My Interview with Ann Miller - EncouragementMama.com
Often, when something is worrying us, we tend to keep it inside. We may think, Who else cares about what I’m going through? I’ll just take care of it myself. This can create a negative mood that not only affects us but everyone around us. I am very guilty of this.
8 min readWhy Women Crave Acceptance - EncouragementMama.com
Is it true that every woman craves acceptance? What are we really seeking, anyway? A pat on the back? A thumbs up? An invitation? We see posts on social media for events we weren’t invited to, and we automatically feel rejected. Or, we don’t get the acknowledgment we think we … Read More
6 min readDoes God Promise Safety? - EncouragementMama.com
As we navigate through a world that seems to have danger lurking on every corner, are we assured that God promises safety?
8 min readWhen the Darkness Doesn't Understand (hope for our loved ones) - EncouragementMama.com
The Light shines in the darkness, but the darkness doesn’t understand. Is it because they’ve walked in darkness so long, their eyes have adjusted?
5 min readNever Ask Me to Bake a Cake (a creative girl’s saving grace) - EncouragementMama.com
Believe me when I say that this was the saddest, most pathetic baby shower cake in all of history! The only saving grace for this creative girl…
6 min readLonely in a Crowded Room/Speaker Jennifer Waddle offers Biblical Encouragement for Women
Is it possible to be lonely in a crowded room? To be surrounded by like-minded people and still feel alone? That’s why I didn’t want to go to church today.
5 min readA Heart Like Jesus (I do not have) - EncouragementMama.com
Is it OK to admit I don’t have a heart like Jesus? My heart is wishy-washy and selfish, while His is gentle and lowly; a place to find rest…
8 min readCelebrating You (2 Packs of Birthday Candles) - EncouragementMama.com
Just think how many packs of birthday candles will be needed 10,000 years into eternity! What things are keeping you from celebrating today?
4 min readWatching Corn Grow (He's in the waiting) - EncouragementMama.com
I spent last week watching corn grow. Not an easy thing for this impatient girl. Yet, I learned a few things in the waiting…
3 min readAn Inch of Worry Goes a Long Way... - EncouragementMama.com
You may have heard me say before, that if my lifetime of worry could somehow be measured, it would probably circle the earth—twice. Countless days (and nights) have been spent consumed with mind-numbing thoughts about everyone and everything in my life. I remember being in the first grade, and one … Read More
6 min readYou Are Worth So Much More Than A Pair of Designer Jeans
It all began in 1985, with a pair of very expensive designer jeans. I’d worked all summer to earn my own money for school clothes…
3 min readHow Greed Got the Girl: How to identify greed in our own lives
Her decision to take hold of something that wasn’t hers to take hold of left a legacy of sin for all generations to come…
6 min readWhat Happens When There is a Disconnect? Jennifer Waddle Blog
When there is a disconnect between us and God, the loss of power is ALWAYS on our end. It is our circuit that is faulty, and our breaker that has tripped…
3 min readConnecting the Dots- Welcome Guest Blogger Renee Davis - EncouragementMama.com
Authors, bloggers, Women’s Ministry Leaders…introducing up-and-coming author Renee Davis! Ladies, we are connecting the dots across the miles…
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