Is it OK to make your kids work for their money?

The most surprising thing we had to work out when we became a “blended family” was how our kids and stepkids would earn commission when it came to chores. Thankfully, we’ve stumbled upon a solution. Here’s our story.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJuly 8, 2019Author Jessica Brodieis it ok to make kids do chores, kids and chores, appropriate chores, paying kids for chores, financial peace and kids, allowance, allowance or commission, Proverbs 22:6Comment

Safe in the glorious, perfect love of God

A reflection on the beautiful connection I share with God in the quiet of the morning—the harmony I know God intends.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJuly 1, 2019Author Jessica BrodieGod is love, perfect love, bible study, morning prayer, jesus and coffee, genesis, connection with god, relationship with God Comments

What my imaginary friends taught me about love

On my childhood imaginary friends—and how they modeled Christian love in what they did for me.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJune 24, 2019Author Jessica Brodieimaginary friends, jesus and friendship, love like jesus, John 15:12-13, selfless love, sacrifice Comments

Taking that leap of faith

Sometimes today, God calls us to really tough things. But faith is hearing a call, discerning whether it really is from God, then acting—even when it feels like the destination is a deserted island and you don’t even have your “three things” as comfort.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJune 17, 2019Author Jessica Brodiefaith, genesis, deserted island, trusting god, don't worry, leap of faith Comments

God doesn’t fall asleep on the job (like I do!)

My eyes bleary and brain foggy from lack of sleep, I’d finally get my young kids tucked in for the night. “I’ll be back in just a few minutes to check on you,” I’d promise in my best mommy voice, with every intention to follow through. Only, the second I tiptoed into my own bedroom, thinking I’d read for awhile and then go back and check, my sleep-weary body would give out. I’d wake up hours later, my bedtime promise broken. Oops.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJune 13, 2019Joshua 1:9, Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 41:10, Hebrews 13:5, psalm 121:3-4 Comments

Can you teach your kiddos to tithe?

Can a formerly tight-fisted mom teach her kids to tithe? Here’s my journey.

Faith, BlogJessica BrodieJune 10, 2019Author Jessica Brodietithe, offering, teach kids to tithe, money and god, how much do i tithe, giving to the church, parenting, christian parenting Comments

Take that, you flat-out, plain-old, moony-gloomy, down-in-the-dumps day!

Bad day? Take heart. It’s not only written in the skies, in every sunrise and sunset, but also throughout Scripture: God is there.

Blog, FaithJessica BrodieJune 6, 2019Author Jessica BrodieJoshua 1:9, Deuteronomy 31:6, Isaiah 41:10, Zephaniah 3:17, Matthew 28:20, god is with me, is god with me, feeling alone, bad day Comments

Sharing our legacy

Just like I want to share the legacy of my late Gram so her beautiful soul can carry on in my children, we as Christians are propelled with the authority and all-encompassing command of the Holy Spirit to be witnesses of the One True God, the Alpha and Omega, so all people can know Christ. The good news of the Gospel wasn’t gifted to humanity so it could be a secret for a select few but to be proclaimed so all can dance in the light of the Lord.