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Publish His glorious deeds among the nations. Tell everyone about the amazing things He does. (1 Chronicles 16:24)

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The Peace of God

I always feel most like myself when I’m writing or running, probably because that’s when I can clearly hear God. I’ve also realized God tells me what to write during worship and sermons, and I have to pull out my phone to make a note or the idea will escape me. That happened last Tuesday… Read More The Peace of God

October 11, 2021October 10, 2021 jesssirooLeave a comment

Our First Home, Part 2

Read part one here. Our Measuring Stick After God used randomly running into our realtor and my yoga teacher’s encouragement to show me it was His will for us to begin house hunting, I told my husband that it was his turn to text our realtor. That same weekend, we were pre-approved and had our… Read More Our First Home, Part 2

October 5, 2021October 26, 2021 jesssiroo3 Comments

Our First Home, Part 1

Are we even ready to buy a house? I knew nothing about buying a house. What I did know, however, is that one day I would do it, but I had no idea when. My adult life has unfolded traditionally — graduate from a four-year university, start my career, get married — and next on… Read More Our First Home, Part 1

September 28, 2021October 26, 2021 jesssiroo4 Comments

Our Love Story

This one is LONG overdue, and I absolutely love telling it, but aside from a condensed version on our wedding website, I’ve never written my and my husband’s love story. I was always trying to write what I thought would be my “love” story in my journals growing up, but the other person was never… Read More Our Love Story

August 30, 2021May 14, 2022 jesssiroo5 Comments

9 Back to School Prayers

About this time every year, I see prayer lists for back to school circulating the internet, and this year I wanted to create my own. This will be my fifth year teaching, and though I haven’t been at this thing nearly as long as my veteran colleagues, I know that we need prayers now more… Read More 9 Back to School Prayers

August 16, 2021August 11, 2021 jesssirooLeave a comment

I’m mad at God.

This morning, I woke up, went on a run, showered, and then I wrote this in my journal: God, I’m mad at You. Yesterday went to trash so quick and I want to believe You are good but I’m struggling. Why did my friend’s dad have to test positive for COVID? Why did our house… Read More I’m mad at God.

August 6, 2021August 5, 2021 jesssirooLeave a comment

Praying Intentionally

Lately, I’ve tried to be more intentional with my prayer life. When a friend will tell me something specific to pray for, I will stop in that moment and audibly pray. Instead of responding with “I’m praying for you!” I can say specifically and honestly what I just prayed for. I can’t take credit for… Read More Praying Intentionally

July 30, 2021July 27, 2021 jesssirooLeave a comment

Obedience & Peace

When I was in college, I had a tattoo idea. I’ve always loved Philippians 4:6-7 — “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ… Read More Obedience & Peace

July 23, 2021July 29, 2021 jesssiroo7 Comments

Teaching in a Pandemic

If you’re somehow involved with the field of education — students, teachers, parents — you know the pandemic has posed challenges we never thought we’d encounter. Students, especially younger learners, are prematurely left to manage their own schedules during the week. All teachers are in year one again in many ways, desperately trying to adapt… Read More Teaching in a Pandemic

January 8, 2021January 10, 2021 jesssiroo4 Comments

I LOST 1/4 OF MY BODY WEIGHT IN 9 MONTHS!

Disclaimer: I am NOT a health expert! This is just my personal experience with health and fitness. This story begins with my decision to remove myself from social media. Read more about my reasons and the effects being off social media has had on my life since 2018 on Maggie’s blog. While I did feel… Read More I LOST 1/4 OF MY BODY WEIGHT IN 9 MONTHS!

October 6, 2020October 7, 2020 jesssiroo3 Comments

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I don’t think I’ve ever been disappointed in this girl, but I have had the privilege to walk alongside her as her coach and teacher through several disappointments in both of our lives (as well as several milestone moments). The thing about disappointments, though, is that there’s all a lot of love (and hugs) there too.
Big life changes… I’m a master and a mama now.
Doing something a little new on the blog here, except it’s not so new because it’s how my writing career started 10 years ago: reporting! It was an honor and privilege to write this piece on behalf of the @summithickorypitbbq family. This picture is a throwback to me working there over winter break my freshman year of college 🤗❤️
Last time I posted was in honor of Jesus’s birthday, so I guess it’s only fair my next post celebrates His resurrection.
Life’s been as crazy as 70° weather in Missouri on Christmas Eve… but I’ll take it because nothing makes me happier than spending time outside with my three favorites.
Today was the most productive day I’ve had in a few weeks.

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