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    10 simple ways to keep Jesus, family time, and gratitude at the center of your holiday season

    10 simple ways to keep Jesus, family time, and gratitude at the center of your holiday season

    FromLove Your People Well - Motherhood, Marriage, & Family Relationships From A Christian Counselor

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    10 simple ways to keep Jesus, family time, and gratitude at the center of your holiday season

    FromLove Your People Well - Motherhood, Marriage, & Family Relationships From A Christian Counselor

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    36 minutes
    Released:
    Nov 29, 2022
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    Episode 106 // The holidays are great… but they are often so busy! And it’s way too easy to get distracted from the important things that you want your family time to focus on for Christmas.
     
    Maybe you’re distracted by the presents, maybe it’s all the extra parties and gatherings, or maybe it’s simply a busier to-do list. Whatever it is, let me encourage you today to set it aside. Refocus. Be realistic, and make time for what is actually most important for you as a Christian mom. 
     
    If you’re anything like me, those most important things include Jesus, family time, and gratitude. So today, I’m offering 10 simple tips for how to keep these things at the center of your family’s holiday season. Don’t spend a lot of money, don’t spend a lot of time, but DO be intentional with the time and money that God’s given you.
     
    Let’s dive in.
     
    hugs & blessings, 
    Jess
     
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    Get the full show notes at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/106  
    Grab the free 100 Ways to Love Your People Well at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/100ways 
    Find my Advent devotionals and story cards in the Etsy shop at www.loveyourpeoplewell.etsy.com 
    Join our free online community at www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell 
    Find ALL of our resources for Christian family life at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/resources 

     
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    Disclaimers:
    I am a licensed therapist, but this podcast is not therapy. If you’re thinking about counseling, get some helpful information at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com/counseling.
    Released:
    Nov 29, 2022
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    Friend, I know how much care, effort, time, and energy you put into loving your family. You pour out your heart for your kids, invest in your marriage, manage the house - and you’re making every effort to keep Jesus at the center of it all. But I also know how overwhelming family life can be! We live in such a distracting world. And even the best relationships eventually include some disappointment, discouragement, or a season of distance. We get stuck in a rut, we give in to some mom anger (or mom guilt), and we lose track of our own mental health or spiritual growth. How do we love our people well when we’re running on empty? When we’re running out of ideas, running out of energy, or running out of patience? When we’re spiritually dry and pouring from an empty cup? I’m Jess, and I believe that God not only can equip and encourage us in these hard moments of life family, but I also believe that He delights to do so. He uses every moment for growth and goodness. I believe that He creates us for relationship - with him and with each other. In my 10+ years as a marriage and family therapist, I’ve helped hundreds of women strengthen their family relationships. As a Christian, a wife, and a mom, I know that Christian family life is hard work. But, my friend, it is also holy work. Your marriage, motherhood, and family relationships are wildly important! And, let’s not forget, so is your own mental health, emotional wellness, and spiritual growth. On this podcast, you’ll not only find biblical encouragement for your family life, you’ll find practical tips and relationship strategies that I use in my own home and with hundreds of women in the counseling room. Twice a week, we’ll look together at how we can love God, love ourselves, love our family, and love others. Want to connect further? You’ll find a TON of great resources at www.LoveYourPeopleWell.com. Let me also invite you to join our free, private online community at www.facebook.com/groups/loveyourpeoplewell and to invite you to connect with me personally on social media @loveyourpeoplewell and by email at jessica@loveyourpeoplewell.com Hugs and blessings, friend! I’ll talk to you soon.