Author Archives: Jenn Schultz
The Most Popular Scripture of 2024 Won't Surprise You...But The Context Will
YouVersion recently announced the most looked-up Bible verse of 2024 on their app, and I had to chuckle at it. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with th...
Jenn Schultz 22h ago
Staying Soft in Survival Mode
I was not familiar with the term "bomb cyclone" before this year. I'm still not quite sure of all the atmospheric things that came together to make it happen, but I sure know what one looks like, as o...
Jenn Schultz Dec 06, 2024
Clutter-Less Christmas Gifts
Brace yourselves for every parent's holiday season conundrum: Buy more toys for Christmas that will clutter up the house or end up in the trash? Or get...what...to go under the tree on December 25th? ...
Jenn Schultz Nov 19, 2024
The God of Tying Loose Ends
Let's imagine we're chatting at your favorite coffee shop. (Because 'tis the gray season here in the Pacific Northwest.) We wrap our hands around paper cups, breathe in the scented steam, and enjoy th...
Jenn Schultz Oct 17, 2024 Getty | baza178
A Vision For A Community Where Everyone Thrives
Squinting at my phone, I check the address again. Is this the right place? It is. Today I'll be officially introduced to Vision House and its staff, learning about their mission, their work, their pas...
Jenn Schultz Sep 26, 2024 Vision House
Navigating Conflicting Opinions With Love and Grace
Every four years, like clockwork, my skin starts to crawl. No, I'm not allergic to leap years. This itchy feeling happens right around the start of the presidential election season. And maybe it's jus...
Jenn Schultz Sep 21, 2024 Getty | Madopile
5 Ways To Fight For Your Faith
If you're struggling with your mental health, first and foremost, please know that you are not alone and help is ready and available. Call 988 if you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need i...
Jenn Schultz Sep 05, 2024
The Weight of Blooming
The day I spotted the tulips at the store, they were stick-straight. Long, bright green stems. White blossoms packed tight, with just a sweep of light pink. I'd been anxiously waiting for tulips to ar...
Jenn Schultz Aug 02, 2024
Biblical Affirmations for Anxiety
On Instagram, everything looked shiny and sparkly: traveling across the country to speak at a women's conference, interacting with other authors and speakers, visiting green rooms and wearing micropho...
Jenn Schultz Jul 13, 2024 GettyImages | kjekol
A Vision for Hope and Compassion
I would have missed them completely if she hadn't said anything. In my hurry to get my bags and baby to the car, I hadn't even noticed the small group of people sitting next to the store. It was when ...
Jenn Schultz Jun 29, 2024 Getty | Thomas Vogel