Jesus Is...Christmas

"Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you:  He is Christ The Lord."  Luke 2:11 Sometimes you just need to talk a walk, listen to carols and build a cross to be reminded and thankful for a God who rebuilds Last night...

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Infuse Your Dreams With Life

"Now faith is confidence in what we hope forspan class="crossreference" style="font-weight: bold; line-height: normal; vertical-align: top;" value="(A)">  and assurance about what we do not see" Hebrews 11:1 My ultimate goal is to create...

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Much to be Thankful for

My brother Jon, (far right) is home for the first time in 15 years for ThanksgivingThe four Christensen siblings together again!Chris, Beth, Me, Jon and Beth's kids Hudson & Jace  This year I am changed I feel different than years...

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Living an answered prayer

I am sitting here at the gate ready to board my flight home My heart is overflowing with joy  As much as I found a home in Arizona, my heart longs to be home for the holidays And as I sit here in Arizona, I realize this very experience...

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It feels like home to me

I have lived in Arizona for exactly four months I miss my family I miss my friends I miss the cold weather in Washington I miss my scarves, boots and sweaters I miss the golden leaves I miss my nephews more each day Next week I will...

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Liebster Award!

Happy Thursday! I was nominated by Sarah at Life With The Casterlines for the Liebster Award. In true Jessie fashion, I had no idea what that meant but after reading Sarah's blog it sounded like a fun idea to get to know more bloggers and share...

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November Wishes

Happy November!  I have been listening to Christmas music since beginning of October  But now it is TRULY the start of the holiday season- at least for me! (cue Mariah Carey "I'll I Want For Christmas")  This past weekend,...

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Lions and Tigers and...Coyotes, Oh My!

Besides the amazing sunsets, I heard Arizona has amazing hiking I have not been yet because the weather has been so hot However, with the weather cooling down and no Crossfit this morning I decided it was time I pulled over to the side of the...

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I am learning...

I am learning... My body is stronger than I thought.   Christ has paid the price for you. So use your bodies in a way that honors God. 1 Corinthians 6:20 I strive to live a life that honors God, including taking care of...

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Sometimes it's OK...

Sometimes, it's ok... to not go to bed before 10pm to spend the evening at Starbucks...again  to listen to Christmas music before Halloween that your favorite jewelry consist of charity bands to wear the same casual outfit...

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