Hey, y’all!
Hi, I’m Jess! Welcome to Grace in the Balance—A Blog for Christian Women Encouragement
purpose of the blog
Grace in the Balance is a space for Christian women seeking encouragement who want to grow in their faith, understand Scripture, and apply God’s Word to everyday life. Whether you’re new to Christianity or have been walking with Christ for decades, one thing is certain: we can spend eternity studying Scripture and always discover something new.
My heart for this blog is simple: to encourage women in their faith journeys, help them discover their identity in Christ, apply biblical wisdom to daily life, and build a strong foundation in God’s Word.
a little about me
I’m a wife (married almost 20 years to my high school sweetheart), a mother of two, and a bonus mom to several girls I had the privilege of caring for in our houseparenting days.
I serve on the board of a local children’s home for boys and work daily with youth who have dropped out of school and are pursuing their GEDs.
By training, I am a clinical laboratory scientist, though I no longer practice in that career.
I am also a working homeschooler. So, in other words…pray for me! It’s crazy most days!
Outside of ministry and work, I love the outdoors, painting with acrylics, and spending time studying God’s Word.
my strengths & weaknesses
I believe in being authentic and transparent, so here’s a quick look at me, flaws and all:
Strengths:
- Compassionate and empathetic
- Deep thinker and big dreamer
- Loyal and dependable
- Very thorough and conscientious
- Optimistic and curious
- Loves learning and deepening understanding
Weaknesses:
- Easily overwhelmed
- Needs 8–10 hours of sleep (at least!)
- Loves people but recharges alone
- Fights depression and anxiety
- Has many ideas but struggles to pick one
- Loves a clean house… but life gets messy (ADHD family of 4!)
- Can be overly critical of myself and loved ones
why i started a blog for christian women encouragement
I created Grace in the Balance to share encouragement, insight, and practical ways to live out your faith in everyday life. Sometimes, we don’t always have that connection we need with other believers, or we don’t have a mentor to come alongside us.
I believe in the power of a like-minded community of believers, and I invite you to become part of this virtual family of Christian women encouraging and supporting one another.
I hope you feel at home here and that these resources help you grow closer to God and understand who He created you to be.
