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Celebrate Good Times, Come On
During our early years of marriage, my husband and I had an inside joke that when the going got tough, I’d lean into “more fun Schmidt.” I actively chose celebration as a way to call out God’s goodness and faithfulness in our lives, even when times were hard. Recently...
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The Front Porch That Took 17 Years to Build (Part 1)
Our son rolled his eyes at me, "Mom, you live like we are still unemployed. Why don't you just buy that furniture? We finally have the money and I know you want it." I turned to him and gathered all the passion I could muster, "Son, You know I have a big goal! The...
Easy Do It Yourself Wood Pallet Signs
If you stroll through any craft or home decor store lately, I know you've eyed the beautiful typography and wood signs that line the aisles. I just love them and have picked up quite a few myself over the years, but what if you want something truly personalized?...
Dutch Apple Cake with Caramel Glaze
I've never really felt the need to get bossy in the kitchen before, but I am about to stand up on a soap box and preach. I don't care if it's 100 degrees outside, you will want to run to that oven and make this most unbelievable, melt in your mouth, moist Dutch Apple...
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Invite Jen to your event
Whether it’s struggling to get meals on the table, balancing our budget or diving deep into Scripture about your chosen retreat topic, Jen will share authentically with practical insights to apply immediately.
JUST OPEN THE DOOR
Change the world around you, one door at a time
He has called, equipped and appointed you to do amazing things right where you are. Look for those opportunities.
Seize those moments. Just Open the Door.
Hospitality Made Simple
I used to be afraid to have people come to my home. But when my kids started getting older and wanted to hang out with their friends, I started opening my door on a regular basis. What I found was that opening my door led to the best conversations, relationships and lifelong friendships.
If you’re starting out, click on these images for some beginner ideas to get you inspired to open your door!
