• [BONUS] Wisdom & Folly, Life & Death... A Daily-Ish Devotional From Proverbs 9
    2025/01/24

    Friends, today is a quick bonus episode.... to give my voice a break after being sick, and to give you a sneak peak of what's happening inside the Faith Fiver Club in 2025!

    This year, the Faith Fiver Club perk is a daily-ish devotional just for Patreon supporters! With a private podcast + emailed devotional, you'll get encouragement for faith and family life every day.

    It's never too late to join, and your support is a great blessing to me and my ministry!

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    Wisdom & Folly, Life & Death (Proverbs 9:4 & 9:16)

    “ “Let all who are simple come to my house!” To those who have no sense she says…” Proverbs 9:4 and again in Proverbs 9:16 (NIV)

    This same verse shows up twice in chapter 9 of Proverbs. It shows up twice because the chapter is directly contrasting wisdom and folly. Both are personified as women, both set up their home and table, and both invite the simple to come in and eat with them.

    The call is the same.

    But the experience at the table and in the home is very, very different.

    Wisdom invites the simple, those who have no sense, to learn from her. To walk with her, get to know the Lord with her, learn from her, and ultimately find life by following her ways. Folly, however, offers the temptation of stolen fruit and wine, promising it is delicious. But instead, she offers death.

    When we consider the final outcome of these two options - wisdom and folly - our decision is obvious. Who would choose death over life and joy?

    But when we first hear them calling - when we hear wisdom and folly both call to us, “Come to my house!” - in the moment, our temptation is toward what folly offers.

    Wisdom invites us in, offering us food and wine but also calling on us to leave our simple ways and find life by following wisdom’s insight. If we are willing to change, learn, grow, try new things, and put in some effort, we can enjoy the good life she offers.

    But Folly offers us sweet, wonderful food that we didn’t even have to work for. It is stolen - and delicious. It sounds easy and tempting. She does not offer death… but, as the Scriptures tell us, that is the end result.

    As I read through this chapter and see the repeated invitation - from Wisdom and from Folly - I find a need to humble myself. I must admit that apart from the Lord, I am indeed someone with no sense. It is far easier to accept the stolen, sweet, delicious food than it is to put in effort, be willing to change, and accept the Lord’s correction.

    But I want the life offered. I want that for my family. So do you. Which means, when we hear the invitation, the call to come, we must pray the Lord gives us eyes to see the full picture. Lord, help us to choose wisdom over folly. Life over death.

    hugs & blessings,

    Jess

    © Love Your People Well LLC

    Visit www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com for free resources, devotionals, and more.

    This daily-ish devotional is published primarily for paid Patreon supporters. Some days will be made available to the public. No devotionals are published on Sabbaths (Sundays) and I'm confident I will miss other days here and there as well... therefore, daily-ISH.

    💕 May God get the glory and may our families be blessed as we grow in our faith.

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  • 231 // 10 Coping Skills Every Christian Mom Needs In Those Hard Seasons
    2025/01/21

    Find biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional.

    Episode 231 // Every mom has hard days. Hard seasons. We get stressed, we struggle - and yes, we’ve all heard about “coping skills”... but that doesn’t mean they are really all that helpful in the crisis moment.

    Until now.

    Join me today for a look at 10 categories of coping skills that every Christian mom needs. Build coping into a healthy rhythm of your life, and those crisis moments will be far more manageable.

    Let’s dive in.

    hugs & blessings,

    Jess

    RESOURCES FOR YOU

    FREE: 51 Self Care Ideas List

    DEVOTIONAL: Find biblical joy in the hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-Day Devotional.

    LISTEN NEXT: Feeling Like A Burnt Out Mom? Here's How To Enjoy Christian Family Life More (Episode 182)

    GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW

    NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today.

    Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!

    FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest

    DISCLAIMERS

    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.

    MISSION

    Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.

    Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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  • 230 // Do These 3 Things Today To Build A Happier Christian Marriage
    2025/01/17

    Boost your marriage intimacy with these great Christian online resources from Sheila Wray Gregoire!

    Find biblical help for your marriage communication with Communicating To Connect: A 4-Day Devotional For Christian Wives.

    Episode 230 // Whether it’s an official new year goal or not, I know that you want a happy marriage! The marriage relationship is a HUGE part of family life. And there is a lot that you can do to make it stronger, deeper, and happier this year.

    Today, we’ll focus on the big 3. The top things that I’ve seen over my 10+ years as a marriage therapist to have a big impact on a happy marriage. In fact, these are things you can strengthen all by yourself, and experience great blessing in your marriage!

    Ready, friend? Let’s strengthen our marriage relationships today!

    hugs & blessings,

    Jess

    RESOURCES FOR YOU

    FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet

    DEVOTIONAL for marriage communication: Communicating To Connect: A 4-Day Devotional For Christian Wives.

    Enjoy marriage intimacy more with these great Christian online resources from Sheila Wray Gregoire!

    Find all my marriage resources right here: www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/marriage/

    LISTEN NEXT: 5 Steps For How To Forgive And Forget In A Christian Marriage (Episode 213)

    GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW

    NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today.

    Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!

    FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest

    DISCLAIMERS

    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.

    MISSION

    Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.

    Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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  • 229 // The #1 Thing Your Family Needs From You This Year
    2025/01/14

    Strengthen your family relationships with the 5 skills in my FREE ebook: Building Your Mom Toolbox.

    Episode 229 // Everyone wants to feel loved. To be noticed. To feel cared for, seen, and valued. And I know that you absolutely feel this about your family - you love them! You notice them. You care for them.

    But sometimes, there can be a gap between what we know and believe… and how the other person experiences that.

    So today on the podcast, I want to share ONE thing that will change your family relationships this year. It comes up every day in the counseling room. I see it in my kids, and I know you see it in yours too. This one thing will strengthen your relationships and bless the people you love.

    Plus, it’s totally realistic - even for busy, stretched-too-thin moms!

    Let’s dive in.

    hugs & blessings,

    Jess

    RESOURCES FOR YOU

    FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet

    FREE ebook Building Your Mom Toolbox: Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect

    Build the home life you want with my devotional workbook Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy.

    Find biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional.

    LISTEN NEXT: How To Crush These 5 Normal Things That Are Distracting You From Giving Positive Attention To Your Family (Episode #121)

    GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW

    NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today.

    Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!

    FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest

    DISCLAIMERS

    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.

    MISSION

    Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.

    Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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  • 228 // Turn Your Day Around With These 2 Key Decisions
    2025/01/10

    Find biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional.

    Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge

    Episode 228 // You make thousands of decisions every day. But we all know that some are more important than others.

    Which is why today, we are going to zero in on 2 key decisions that will change what your day is like. These are decisions you can make every day - on the good days and the bad - to change your faith, your family, and your feelings.

    Ready to find more joy and purpose in the craziness of family life? Let’s dive in, friend.

    hugs & blessings,

    Jess

    RESOURCES FOR YOU

    FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Challenge

    Find biblical joy in hard seasons of motherhood with the Joy In The Journey 40-day Devotional.

    Grab the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook to start your new year right

    GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW

    NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today.

    Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!

    FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest

    DISCLAIMERS

    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.

    MISSION

    Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.

    Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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  • 227 // Let Proverbs 2 Shape Your Year With 3 Powerful, Practical Action Steps
    2025/01/07

    Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge

    Strengthen your home life with the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook.

    Episode 227 // The secret ingredient to a successful, happy year is… wisdom. The Lord’s wisdom is what will guide you and strengthen you. So, how do you find it?

    Today, we’ll take a look at Proverbs 2 and find great wisdom there for how to approach our new year. What habits will be helpful? Where should we place our priorities and goals?

    Join me to dig into 3 practical, powerful action steps - straight out of Scripture - to lead us in God’s will. May his peace and grace fill your home this year!

    hugs & blessings,

    Jess

    RESOURCES FOR YOU

    FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Challenge

    Grab the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook to start your new year right

    GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW

    NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today.

    Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!

    FIND EXACTLY THE RESOURCE YOU NEED: Faith | Marriage | Parenting | Emotions | Communication | Home & Family | Freebies | Devotionals | Blog | Pinterest

    DISCLAIMERS

    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.

    MISSION

    Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.

    Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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  • 226 // Are Your Priorities Crystal Clear? 5 Steps To Making It Happen… + My Own 2025 Reflections & Plans
    2025/01/03

    Build a great new year habit! FREE 45-Day Bible and Prayer Challenge

    Episode 226 // Setting goals is a great way to start the new year. But if we just jump in blindly, it will be really hard to see if anything really changes.

    Join me today to talk through 5 action steps for how to reflect, get realistic, and set clear plans for a new year. Plus, see each step in action as I share my own personal reflections, goals, priorities, and plans!

    Let’s jump in, friend.

    hugs & blessings,

    Jess

    RESOURCES FOR YOU

    FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Challenge

    FREE Journaling Prompts For Christian Moms

    Grab the Joy in the Journey Devotional to find more joy in the hard seasons of motherhood

    Grab the Building A Home Of Godliness And Joy devotional workbook to start your new year right

    GET MORE & SUPPORT THE SHOW

    NEW in our Patreon community this year - daily(ish) devotionals to encourage your faith and family life: Support the show on Patreon today.

    Please leave a 5-star review and share the link to this episode with a friend who needs encouragement today!

    DISCLAIMERS

    I am a licensed therapist in South Carolina, but this podcast is not therapy. I may use affiliate links and earn a small commission if you purchase through my links. Read my full disclaimers here.

    MISSION

    Love Your People Well is all about helping you ENJOY family life as you build healthy, happy, and holy family relationships. Keep Jesus at the center of it all and joy at the center of your days.

    Find your resources, devotionals, and more support at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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  • [BONUS] Get ahead on your new years goals with 6 FREE RESOURCES from a Christian marriage and family therapist
    2024/12/31

    A new year is starting... so get a jump start on those goals with one of these FREE resources!

    As a marriage and family therapist, I have always been a big fan of resources. I like having something to physically give to clients. Things we can all hold in our hands and look back to when we're feeling distracted or overwhelmed.

    If that sounds pretty good to you, I bet this sounds even better... THEY'RE FREE!!

    Yes, I do have several devotionals that I've written over the years that are also awesome, but not free. And there are some 30-day challenges in the shop and some printables in my Etsy shop.

    But today, let's talk FREE. Here are the links, if you want to grab one (or all) and jump start those new years goals:

    FREE EBOOK - Building Your Mom Toolbox: 5 Skills Every Mom Needs To Get Your Family Out Of The Rut And Reconnect

    FREE Conflict Resolution Cheat Sheet

    FREE 45-day Bible and Prayer Guide

    FREE Journaling Prompts for Christian Moms

    FREE list of 100 Ways To Love Your People Well

    FREE list of 51 free Self Care Ideas

    And of course... this podcast is FREE so I hope you'll subscribe to the show, leave a 5-star review for encouragement, and copy the link to text it to a friend who could use some biblical encouragement and practical tips in the new year.

    Welcome to 2025, friend! I'm so glad you're here.

    hugs & blessings,

    Jess

    Find ALL the freebies, devotionals, blog, and other resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com

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