Author Archives: Jenn Schultz

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

For the Exhausted Mom: Tips for Tackling Our Tired
Oh, the end-of-school season. Moms know that this time of "winding down the school year" actually means more chaos for us. 'Tis the season of teacher appreciation gifts, and sports competitions, and b...
Jenn Schultz Jun 17, 2024 Getty | SDI Productions

The Practice of Contemplative Prayer
It never fails to amaze me that God makes himself available to us every time we pray and reach out to him. He listens; he hears; he responds. We know that we can pour out our hearts to him, King David...
Jenn Schultz May 17, 2024 Getty | Aldomurillo

Mindful Habits for Your Faith Journey
Recently I've been reading the wildly popular book Atomic Habits by James Clear, and I get why so many people have read and recommended it. Who doesn't need to build better habits (and maybe break a f...
Jenn Schultz Apr 03, 2024

To The Mom at the Back of the Church
At the back of the auditorium, my daughter was making a joyful noise. It unfortunately did not go along with the song we were singing-nor did it blend in. We were seated away from the rest of the chur...
Jenn Schultz Mar 18, 2024 GettyImages | Urbazon