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@mullins2023
Жыл бұрын
Jess I got both of them one, my dad and mother-in-law! So excited!!! I can't wait to have my dad's story's forever! I used to love to hear him tell the tells from the wild deer, crazy hunting trips and running from the forest rangers! Lol but Im ballin!!!
@rachelmartindelatorre5036
Жыл бұрын
Hey Jessica, I wanted to pop in since you had mentioned feeling like you’re searching for ways to connect with God. During creation, he established a day for us to rest and connect with him, set it apart to a holy use. He gave it to Adam as a day of rest - as a gift for all of us for all time. He also wrote it into the 10 commandments because he knows that we need a day of connection with him ❤️
@jelibeanncoffee2577
Жыл бұрын
Ugh, both my husband and I are coffee cup whores we just bought central perks cups! Lol I need to store them, but I have no idea how.
@amyd4444
Жыл бұрын
Hi! I am going to get story worth - one for my mom and one for my in-laws. What do you suggest for a couple- does it work for them both to answer and share it? Thank you and take care!
@jojersey5018
Жыл бұрын
I lost my Mom Dec 23, 2021 and I have been cleaning out her house mostly alone...my 2 siblings have not helped. Under Mom's bed I found love letters my parents wrote to each other 2 months into their marriage when he was deployed for the Vietnam War. I never knew these letters existed! Heck didn't know my father was deployed either! I had talked to my Mom a few years ago about Story Worth but Mom did NOT do email and refused to let me create an email account for her and let me ask her the questions. I so wish I had pushed harder. Touching every item of my Moms this last year has been so hard and I have found so much that I wish I knew the story of and now it is simply too late. I cherish those love letters so very much! I never saw that side of my parents, they were not affectionate people in public. As the holidays are upon us and the 1 year anniversary of losing Mom is coming I have taken to reading 1 of those letters a night, I've read them all already, but I'm revisiting and re reading them. For those thinking about it and maybe have someone not tech savvy...push them...get those stories because when they are gone...so is part of your own story.
@ericaohmg95
Жыл бұрын
My condolences ❤ it is so special that you found those letters!
@lynleyshort2758
Жыл бұрын
My mum passed 14 years ago and I cleaned out her house. My sister never helped. I found pics of my mums old boyfriend from before mum and dad married its hard cleaning out their houses. Keep the memories alive.
@jacquelinecampbell3167
Жыл бұрын
My mom passed two years ago and I did storyworth with my dad last year. I wish I had done it with her but I’m so incredibly grateful to have done it with my dad. We still haven’t managed to go through all my mom’s stuff and my heart is with you in that process. ❤️
@Natalie_11188
Жыл бұрын
I am so very sorry for the loss of your mother. Sending you comfort. I too am missing many loved ones that made the holidays so special.
@sheleahfronckowiak4408
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you found those! My husband and I wrote a ton during OSUT and we have all of them. I’d love to have them laminated and bound one day.
@AndreaMatillano
Жыл бұрын
Jess I just have to thank you for talking about StoryWorth! We adopted our son last year and after hearing about StoryWorth in one of your videos we bought it for our son’s birth family to fill out each week. I am so thankful we will have this invaluable book of their life experiences and wisdom to give to him one day. So thank you again for sharing this! ❤
@itsjessicabraun
Жыл бұрын
Oh my gosh that makes me so happy!! And what a treasure your son will have!!!
@Megmeg123
Жыл бұрын
One thing my family does for memories: all the women in my family (aunts, cousins, cousins’ kids) get together once a year for a big family sleepover. We started doing this when we realized that holiday get-togethers a few times a year weren’t enough! Everyone brings an air mattress and food to contribute (like a potluck) and we just spend time together laughing and talking about family stories. And then we make breakfast together the next morning. As my male cousins get married, their spouses join us too :). Very cheap, very fun experience!
@jens7872
Жыл бұрын
Love this idea!
@meaganboyd8964
Жыл бұрын
This sounds so fun! Love this ❤
@amandastone348
Жыл бұрын
I love this idea!!!
@izzycampbell6933
Жыл бұрын
I was raised religious and heavily encourage you to look into teaching your kids how to think rather than what to think. Letting them choose what they believe is the most valuable lesson for children to learn that people have different beliefs. I also think explaining to them why you believe what you do is good for both of you!
@erinadelman4733
Жыл бұрын
As someone who’s not Christian, I just always appreciate you talking about religion in an inclusive way and acknowledging that not everyone has the same beliefs or celebrates the same holidays. 😊 Thank you for being thoughtful of everyone!
@katefarr2036
Жыл бұрын
I’m guessing you were both raised Catholic. Well, so was I…and I married a non-denominational evangelical. On Monday, it’ll be 24 years. Our parents are, well, I guess “disappointed” that we don’t do church anymore, and didn’t stress raising our kid in church. Well, this is OUR family, not yours. We make the rules here. I didn’t want to raise my daughter to be an evangelical fundie, when I don’t agree with them. I also didn’t want to stress over putting her in CCD, and putting her in the Catholic mold, either. Out of the two of us, my husband was not giving up his Sunday to go to church, and I was much more involved. I left our parish after some stuff happened I won’t get into, because it’s area identifying. So, to sum it up? Our daughter, who is 28, is not religious. I, after a lot of thought and reflection, am not religious. My husband? Nope. You won’t get him into a church except for a wedding or funeral. It’s not up to our parents. It’s up to us.
@gtan5509
Жыл бұрын
Sad
@leahmanderson298
Жыл бұрын
One way to teach your daughter about giving is to take her to pick out gifts for Tyler, Felicity, and other family members. Not just at Christmas but birthdays and other holidays, too!
@gina1126
Жыл бұрын
I feel you- I left the catholic church I grew up in but I'm still Christian. I just try my best to love people like Jesus loved them (the last commandment he left to us) and don't take vengeance into my own hands and know that when I mess up God has more than enough Grace for me. I don't think faith is meant to be complicated...religion maybe, but Jesus didn't come to start a religion, He made it simple for us!
@gtan5509
Жыл бұрын
Jesus started the Catholic Church.
@juliemorris6916
Жыл бұрын
So well said.
@Leenasmar
Жыл бұрын
Very well said 😊
@cristycreates2887
Жыл бұрын
Amen
@DriftlessReader
Жыл бұрын
YES! it's not supposed to be that complicated!
@margaretdavis242
Жыл бұрын
When my parents started giving me an allowance part of it had to go into a charity account and a couple times a year I got to pick where that money would go. I think it was a great way to show kids how to regularly support different causes. Also part had to go into a savings account I could use for large things I wanted (like an American girl doll) and I think it's why I'm good at saving money to this day
@southgagirl
Жыл бұрын
Congrats on realizing that you don't have to answer to anyone in your early 30's! It took me until 43 with the help of a therapist to realize that I could make decisions based on my own needs and desires, not in a selfish way, but more in a non-codepenent way.
@kathleenwood2921
Жыл бұрын
So, I lost my mom way too early….she was 74, and it was the year you guys did your first Vlogmas. If I could put into words how those videos helped me….they gave me something to look forward to. I will forever be grateful for Vlogmas. ❤
@Theis-songs
Жыл бұрын
I also grew up in Indiana and left after college. Leaving behind Christianity, which was so core to my identity for the first two decades of my life, has been a complex, challenging, and really beautiful journey. Life makes more sense when I look for less certainty and meaning it through this very specific, narrow worldview. It’s a relief to not have to walk backwards into biblical reasoning. But it took a long time to leave, slowly, part by part. To your question - “how do you know? Do you just know when you’ve found the truth?” I think it’s the opposite. you become more wise by recognizing you know less and less. It’s scary but freeing. Just here to be a person with all the other people.
@kelleydenise7819
Жыл бұрын
Jess, this is one of my favorite videos you’ve ever made. I could care less about the makeup honestly, and I’ve been watching your videos for years 😂 I LOVE hearing your perspective on life. I wish more people could be open and vulnerable like this! You’re a beautiful human and I’m thankful for your existence ☺️
@Kim-zi7tt
Жыл бұрын
she’s also a better real life content creator than say like for example, sorry bout the comparison, the kardashians
@clarec3
Жыл бұрын
Jessica, the topics you chatted about are on a lot of our minds. It's so nice to watch a content creator who's so 'real', thoughtful, and relatable. Wishing you and your family a happy holiday season 😘❤️🎄
@itsstephhsilly
Жыл бұрын
After religious trauma, I am definitely agnostic lol. I’ve tried to go back to church on my own terms by myself with no biases and I just found myself not happy to be there. I found myself not agreeing with a lot of what was being talked about. I tried it for a year for those who are going to try and challenge me in the comments. Anyways, the reason why I’m saying this is you can leave religion and come back to religion whenever you feel like. Don’t feel bad about it. Religion is tricky and it’ll challenge your thoughts and beliefs. How you integrate or don’t integrate it is completely up to you. I wish I had a better relationship with my family. Unfortunately, I grew up in an abusive environment so family does not feel safe to me. I’d love to laugh and play games… that’s just not the case for me. Shout out to all those that feel lonely and struggle during the holidays. You’re not alone and we’re going to get through it together ❤️
@racheldahl9614
Жыл бұрын
One idea for gifting is to donate to World Vision. You can choose from options like buying a goat, chickens, mosquito nets, school supplies, etc. you can then print out a card that says a cow, or chickens were donated in your honor. These items help families around the world become more self sustaining and provides food and income for them. We get a catalog I the mail each year and it can be fun for kids to look through it and decide what item they want to donate in someone’s honor. This has been our teacher gift idea for years. And we did this for my parents one year as well.
@jessischulte2689
Жыл бұрын
I wanna hear more Jess faith/religion talks!! I feel like you feel maybe (not scared) but hesitant to talk about it more in detail because you’re afraid of offending someone. But I’ve love you talking about this more!! There is a moment where you are believing what your parents taught you and you realize you have to believe it for yourself. I’m thankful that I have found my way to the same beliefs but it’s challenging as you have that realization and you go through your faith walk on your own. God bless you and your family! Jesus loves you!! As a sister in Christ I will continue to pray that you and your family will continue to grow in this together!! Need more positive videos like this in my feed. 💙
@kiannaf
Жыл бұрын
I’m not a religious person but I do enjoy hearing about your journey, it’s very real and down to earth and helps me identify with my family and friends who are on their own journeys. Thank you for feeling comfortable enough to share something so important to you!
@JenniLeeann
Жыл бұрын
I recommend before reading the Bible, Tyler and you praying together and asking God to highlight things in what you’re reading when you read. When my husband and I go through and read together, we use the soap method. S-scripture (find a scripture that speaks to you) O-observation (observe what’s going on) A-application (how can you apply this scripture to your life so as Christians we can live for Christ) & P-prayer (asking God to help you implement this scripture in your life and direct your steps on living for Him) it really helps you break it down and gives you an understanding with the help of the Holy Spirit. Scripture CAN be hard to understand, which is why is always good to pray for understanding beforehand. The Bible Is God breathed, and is alive. You’ll notice things that you didn’t before. I hope this helps you or anyone else 😊😊
@sarahbjohnson2328
Жыл бұрын
This really resonated with me. I have only celebrated Christmas with my husband for the last 8 years….this year we are trying no presents under the tree until Christmas Eve, because that’s how he grew up. It’s true it’s about growing YOUR family. Side note, we place a toilet paper 🧻 👼🏼 angel my daughter made in daycare atop our tree every year😂. She’s now 12….hoping it lasts for her to use in her traditions🥰
@kyleamays7697
Жыл бұрын
Jessica! I have a story. I was married to a high functioning drug addict for 5 years and we have a beautiful son together. I was trying to be a good wife and believe his lies and trust him every time I would confront him about his drug use and I finally got the courage to leave him 2 year ago. I left with nothing but our clothes, my son, and my car. I was 27 and had to move back in with my parents and I was almost done with nursing school but I had to take a break and started waitressing. I continued watching your videos because seeing you and your sweet family truly gave me hope for the future and helped me through a very bitter and sad time in my life. Fast forward to now. I met the love of my life at the restaurant I worked at. We got married in May and my son and I have a happy, safe, and stable home. We are so happy. Thanks Jessica for being real and showing your life. It helped me and I’m sure many others. Thank you 😊 ❤️
@leah-in-recovery
Жыл бұрын
Waiting in the waiting room for my daughter to come out of surgery. So glad to find something to distract myself. She’s 16 and having tonsils out, so it’s worse at this age. Of course I’m worried sick. Happy to see this video!! Perfect timing. If you pray please pray for my daughter to have easy recovery.
@melaniesanchez2442
Жыл бұрын
🙏praying for easy recovery. As a mom I know it's stressful. My son just had surgery last week at age 3
@emcarveth
Жыл бұрын
🙏❤
@zaria5785
Жыл бұрын
Praying that your daughter is recovering well.
@zaria5785
Жыл бұрын
@@melaniesanchez2442 hope there aren’t any complications in your sons healing journey. Be well. Take care of yourself.
@AbbyMcGuire23
Жыл бұрын
Such a great concept for a talking topic! My husband and I are also going through that season, I have personally felt like an adult for quite a while, don’t feel the need to answer/please parents/people, don’t have to follow certain things that may have been done during childhood, etc, but my husband on the other hand hit that phase a little bit later and it’s just been the last 2-3 years where he’s had that realization you’re having of “holy crap, I’m an adult, I am my own person, I do not answer to anyone, I don’t have to please my parents”, etc! Such a huge important step in really embracing adulthood! Especially when you have kids of your own! We have our first baby on the way, due next month. 🥰♥️
@RTCPhotoWork
Жыл бұрын
PLEASE don't worry about or apologize for talking about mortality. Our society tends to avoid it even when someone is literally dying in front of our faces. It's that silence on something we will ALL face that makes it hard to cope with. Yes, loss and grief are hard, but when we feel like we can't talk about it or when we feel like we're not allowed to talk about death in general we get stuck in denial and struggle (harder than necessary) to come to acceptance. Also, it's completely normal to think about mortality more the older we get. We logically know we're closing in on death, and we start to know more people who are dying. We should talk about it more, not less, and candidly at that.
@doyourememberanna
Жыл бұрын
I TOTALLY relate to you on “I don’t have to answer to anyone!” My beliefs have changed a lot over the last few years. And I am trying to care a little less about what people in my life think about that.
@DriftlessReader
Жыл бұрын
Jessica, my husband and I are in the exact same place as far as religion goes!! And have been on this journey for YEARS. Both raised catholic, as in we went to church at a Catholic Church every Sunday and went to catholic school….Now, sometimes we go to a Catholic Church…sometimes we go to an evangelical church because they have childrens programming. Love Daily Grace Co. i feel like I never learned the Bible as a catholic…so it’s been nice to go back and relearn for myself. Do you watch The Chosen on KZitem?? Highly recommend :) I feel like knowing you’re loved by God, you have worth, and are supposed to love others is just the main message we should all learn and pass on…good luck ❤️
@AmandaEatsBugs
Жыл бұрын
The Chosen is so good 😭 the first season is now on Netflix!
@roseg1333
Жыл бұрын
The Chosen is so good it’s all on the Chosen app too and BYU app too 😍🕊️✝️
@jeanniemesserschmidtz1954
Жыл бұрын
Raised in the Catholic Church. Both Hubbie and I. But have not followed through. Tried different churches just could not find one WE connected with. We follow The Chosen. Beautiful series, beautiful teachings.
@bananacreampie28
Жыл бұрын
LOVE The Chosen! So excited for season 3!
@MomofBoys1115
Жыл бұрын
I've been raised Catholic but never knew too much the reasons why we do and believe what we do, but have fallen in love with it as I have found Divine Mercy with Father Chris Alar who explains our Catholic faith very well. Check him out! ❤ Best wishes on your journey
@everogersdownunder1242
Жыл бұрын
Do you know how long it took me to realise you have a large free standing mirror behind you?! I thought there was a weord Alice In Wonderland type door right behind you! Lol! 🤣🤣
@camillepince6566
Жыл бұрын
Are you familiar with the Morning Offering prayer? I keep it on my window by my kitchen sink and start my day with it every day. It's simple and quick but has been very fruitful!
@claudiaa.mariaaa
Жыл бұрын
I absolutely love how you talked about not totally feeling like an adult until now. This is a conversation I have been having lately with my therapist (I'm 27) About how you never really feel like you "arrive" as an adult. And when you're young it seems like once you're older that just happens at some point. But she related it to the fact that a lot of us were told things like "just wait until you're older" or "when you're older you'll understand". And now we are older looking around for someone to let us in on the secret and well, there is none! And that's why the transition can feel so strange for some us. Thanks for this amazing video♡
@olgamelissourgos735
Жыл бұрын
This feels like talking with a sister. Thank you for this
@tinat2967
Жыл бұрын
Jessica, thank you for sharing all the things in your heart in this video. I’ve been watching your channel for years and this is definitely one of my favorite videos you’ve made! I started watching your channel because of the makeup videos, but I genuinely enjoy listening to you talk about Christianity and your discernment/faith journey. I went on a similar spiritual journey as you. I was a cradle Catholic and didn’t really have a personal connection to my faith that I grew up in. However, I began asking those hard questions and genuinely seeking those answers from knowledgeable people (Fr. Mike Schmitz, Bishop Barron, Jimmy Akin, Trent Horn to name a few) and listened to podcasts (Pints with Aquinas, Abiding Together) as well as reading books. I would highly recommend reading the church fathers. As you said, now I know that this is my faith because it was handed down to me, but also because I did the research and found it to be true and what I believe. The journey of conversion looks different for everyone. I will be praying for you and your family! 🙏🏻
@DevonXlee
Жыл бұрын
Seek first the Kingdom of God....that's how I suggest starting every day :) setting a daily appointment to just sit with God/Holy Spirit and not only pray but sit/praise and listen for His sweet still voice. Making an appt and keeping it....you'd be shocked to realize how much He will show up at that time with you if you make Him "feel" important and a priority. That's just my thoughts.
@thebriharrison
Жыл бұрын
Jessica, we love you and appreciate you and your presence. Thank you for sharing your life with us!
@maryhornsby9441
Жыл бұрын
St Therese of Liseaux wrote that “There are many different stairways to Heaven”. I was raised Catholic and am still Catholic to this day and believe all the Church teachings, even the hard ones. But I do think and practice very differently than my parents. There was a level of rigidity in the practice of my childhood that quite honestly exasperated mental illness and OCD that runs through my family. As a child we went to Mass every day, said the rosary every day, were homeschooled and did not have cable. I kept the Homeschooling (lol) but my kids have Netflix and while we attend Mass on Sundays and all Holy Days we do not pray for hours every day. Not all spiritual practices are useful to every person. My parents continue with daily Mass and rosaries and find it useful and fulfilling. I have found personally that impromptu conversations with God much more meaningful to me. Thats my personal journey and we are still on it. My hope for you is that you continue to pray that God puts you where you need to be.
@leahmoogan5419
Жыл бұрын
I’m Jewish and love to hear the way everyone thinks about faith. I personally think of God as the feeling inside of us that compels us to do better, so being curious about and honoring that feeling is one of the ways you can be with God every day. I was raised in an interfaith family but the questioning/curiosity inherent to Judaism is something everyone can benefit from. Also thank you for maintaining a space on the internet where I can talk about being Jewish and not be nervous about it lol.
@apleat1
Жыл бұрын
Jessica I tell you this: we have decided years ago to stop cluttering our life, our brains and our heart with "THINGS". We now give gifts of "experiences". Whether it's show, sports event, trip, museum. Etc.. I feel these are memories that last forever , much more than "items". We are lucky we have everything we need and most of what we want. I try to teach the kids that time is the best gift we can give one another.
@joybowman158
Жыл бұрын
Jessica talking about really profound issues; family, religion, how to live with your partner and compromise etc… Pinocchio wandering in the background getting everyone to look at his big old adorable butt 😄
@meghanbutler323
Жыл бұрын
The brand MudPie makes these adorable bags called “give back sacks” and they have a really sweet Christmas poem on them about giving toys you don’t play with to other girls and boys. We’ve been using it with my kids (6 & 5) since they were toddlers. It’s a Christmas traditional I don’t see us ever stopping.
@kerricoakley1788
Жыл бұрын
You’re SO funny…I did the same thing about the “here’s the church, here’s the steeple…”. You’re so down to earth and real, I love watching you and your family. ❤❤
@milivanilli1979
Жыл бұрын
I am Agnostic and my husband is Christian. Finding a way to raise our son has been interesting. Thankfully we are both respectful and just want our son to be happy.
@christianbrown5192
Жыл бұрын
When it comes to your religion or spiritual beliefs, rely on the Bible to guide you to what you’re supposed to believe as truth. Many churches and denominations in Christianity have twisted the Bible and are not teaching it correctly. Go back to the Bible, back to the simple gospel. Don’t overcomplicate it and overwhelm yourself. Read the word, study it. Research the context, the history, the true meaning of certain passages. Decide for yourself that you want to discover the truth of what the Bible is saying and don’t let others tell you what it’s saying from a pulpit. Also - do not neglect the power of prayer. God promises to give wisdom, knowledge, and understanding to those who ask. Continually ask Him to show you the truth. To give you understanding in certain things. Rely on the Holy Spirit to help you, that’s what He’s there for! Hope you find what’s right for you, but just make sure it’s Biblical and contextually accurate :)
@abierjamal9851
Жыл бұрын
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@cocasio7190
Жыл бұрын
Hello! I like to watch Father Mike Schmiiz, Ascension Presents. He did a podcast Bible in a year. He reads and explains what he is reading daily . I also listen Relevant Radio on my app. Merry Christmas! Blessings
@aprilkelly5784
Жыл бұрын
I recommend the Devotional called Savor by Shauna Niequist. Talks about slowing down and being intentional. I think it would resonate with what you're processing.
@deanncooper8523
Жыл бұрын
Jessica….one thing we did with our kids is every xmas Eve we take gifts to the hospital emergency room and let the kids give kids in er or staying in hospital a gift
@JenniLeeann
Жыл бұрын
Also devotionals are good, but for me I prefer to read the Bible instead of devotionals. Because the Bible is the living breathing Word of God, which is flawless and without error. Devotionals are made from humans which have human error and can potentially have some non biblical things thrown into it. If you have really good discernment then you will be able to pick that apart from what’s true from the Word of God and what’s not. Which is why it’s always good to read the Bible, ALWAYS. This might sound weird but pick a certain spot in your house at a certain time and have your coffee date with Jesus. It will be yours and His intimate time together, reading the Word. It’s something I need to implement in my life too. 😊
@cristinagarza1068
Жыл бұрын
I feel like I’m in a very similar place in my life. My husband and I both believe in God/Jesus but we come from different denominations. I knew that when we dated and got married, but now that we have a son, I feel such an urgency to decided what our “family beliefs” are. I don’t know if you’ve heard of BSF International. It stands for “Bible Study Fellowship” and it’s a big organization that puts together a 30 week bible study every year. They have in person classes and online. I’ve loved it as a way to meet other believers and strengthen my walk.
@BBarn711
Жыл бұрын
I had the faith journey and came out so happy. I was raised Church of Christ/ Christian Church and had some real issues with those churches. My husband and I became Confessional Lutherans when I was around 30. It has been such a blessing for us and our children. Lutheranism is wonderful in that it's so much scripture, theologically deep, and lots of gospel without giving up all the beauty and richness of tradition. I listen to The Word of the Lord Endures Forever as a great short Bible study podcast. The beauty of vocation is that when we care for our family,we are serving God. When we clean the house, we are serving God. As a mom of littles, dont feel like you're not doing what you should if your not praying or reading your Bible for hours. Every season is to teach us something else about Christ. Being a mom is definitely the service and unconditional love parts.
@AbbyMcGuire23
Жыл бұрын
My husband and I are on this same journey! I was raised non-denominational Christian (if I had to put a title, we usually went to a baptist church), and my husband was raised Catholic. Neither of us felt at peace with either of those churches. So now we are in the process of figuring out what fits us best. 🥰 What is a Confessional Lutheran?
@BBarn711
Жыл бұрын
@@AbbyMcGuire23 Confessional Lutheranism is a term for more conservative Lutherans. The Lutheran Church Missouri Synod is the largest and where we are members. More than likely there is one in your area. If you are interested, I would highly recommend Pastor Bryan Wolfmeuller’s KZitem channel.
@amandamoon9
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad you mentioned giving/charity! After all the talk last week from KZitemrs about what to buy for Black Friday sales and then no mention from anyone I follow about Giving Tuesday, it felt like the whole focus from everyone was buy buy buy, so I really appreciate the sentiment on giving! I help with a children’s charity in CT where we buy gifts for children in foster care. This year I bought gifts for 9 kids because I don’t really have anyone else to shop for and doing this is what I look forward to the most each year! From my desk I can see a huge pile of gifts my office has collected for these children and it makes my heart happy - more so than any gifts I receive! Giving back even in small ways is so important for our own wellbeing as well as for others! ❤
@nisrinarnouk4373
Жыл бұрын
I feel you on embracing adulthood. As a result me, my husband and kids are moving to Germany from Syria! Previously l, Id be burdened by the guilt of leaving my parents. When I told them there was a huge blowout. I reminded them that I’m an adult with my own family to look out for. They can jump on the train or wave as we leave. It was so hard but that was the moment I felt like I became an adult; at 36, married 8 years and two kids.
@MsChristineMina
Жыл бұрын
Best wishes to you as you adjust to your new life as a family :) I feel what you’re saying- culture impacts family expectations and I remember feeling this guilt. But your first responsibility is to yourself and your immediate family- husband/kiddos. I wish you well.
@nisrinarnouk4373
Жыл бұрын
@@MsChristineMina Thank you so much for the well wishes. Yes, my kids are definitely the top priority. Yet my parents were raised differently and to their dismay failed to raise me the same. It’s all good now but it was a rough few weeks. Now off to Germany in January!!
@meagenb4968
Жыл бұрын
Of course, you can chat with all of us about such things. Everyone has sat down with coffee or water with a friend and had this EXACT conversation. It's called life. You have community who are your age and those who are older, like me (probably your Mom's age). All I can say is keep talking and communicating with Tyler (you guys do this well!) about it all. And feel free to bounce it off all of us. It's both freeing and a little scary when you realize the adult in the house is you, whether you have children or not. Now over to watch Vlogmas!
@Lola-AreaCode212
Жыл бұрын
27:37 in the background is the cutest 💗
@RAE.ofSunshine
Жыл бұрын
I agree about dinner with siblings and/or parents. My moms was a single mom to me and my sis. It was always just the 3 of us. My sis had a baby at 16 and 12 years later we FINALLY just went to dinner my mom sis and me. It was an eye opening experience because I realized once there we haven’t done that in YEARS!
@seevanhawkins4591
Жыл бұрын
My philosophy with my husband and our toddler is that we do what works for our family. I’m not interested in worrying about what other mothers/parents are doing. But I have to talk through with my husband that what his parents did isn’t necessarily what we should do. It was a totally different time back then. We have discussed with our kid donating some of her toys before the holidays and why we do it.
@thewadsquad
Жыл бұрын
Everything you said is so important! I lost one of my sisters last year and we did a monthly get together with the family for years- theme dinners, game nights, chit chat- girls day shopping etc. all of it and I cherish those times so much ♥️ those are the times that matter 🎉
@katemarks7928
Жыл бұрын
Dang, hit me right in the feels, Jess. The last few holidays have been rough for me and my husband. We lost his dad last year in Nov, my mom had to go into memory care and my dad and brother both moved away. It has been emotional for me because everything just feels so different. But I love your perspective of making your own traditions and taking the reigns in your own life. Thank you for being the big sister we all need! 💕
@janep3377
Жыл бұрын
My daughter had me share my stories through StoryWorth. It was so nice to be able to share my wisdom, stories, and best memories with her and my new grandson. I lost my dad at 17 and wished I had something like that from him.
@sandrab9245
Жыл бұрын
I truly enjoyed this video. It is always helpful to me to hear others point of view. Kudos on acknowledging that you don’t owe anyone an explanation. It is something that some of us learn well into our 30’s and even 40’s. I went through it both when I became an adult and when my daughter became an adult. I also like that you are recognizing that it is ok to question the religion that we were raised in and to search for what rings true to us. I’m on the agnostic side now but made it a point to allow my daughter to explore religion and see if anything spoke to her. I decided it was more important to teach her to be kind and to espouse the values that make someone a good human.
@Megatronsters
Жыл бұрын
My Mom passed away suddenly on my porch on 10/17. She was only 63 years old. This holiday season is going to be so hard. I wish we had done the story worth thing. I can’t imagine how precious that would be right now.
@britnysnyder4991
Жыл бұрын
Sorry for your loss.
@sisiwx6154
Жыл бұрын
My dad and stepmom live close to me. I literally one day every weekend go spend a couple hours with them. Bring a coffee or just show up. It's such a small thing but they appreciate it so much. It's just time that we spend together. Dont ever underestimate the value in a couple hours with a loved one. 💕
@kimsalyers2144
Жыл бұрын
My family does an advent calendar where we do acts of service/gratitude each day. We create 24 days of activities. Then each day we open them up and do the services. We all do it. They are simple acts of services like writing a thank you note to someone who did something for you that meant something to you throughout the year. It could be as simple as thanking them for just meeting up for coffee and just chatting. Another activity is putting five dollars on a few car windows with a simple note of happy holidays. Then sitting there and watching how they react. Baking something for a neighbor. Doing a chore that your family member hates doing like cleaning out their car. Donating to the food bank. Dropping off a small gift like flowers or a ballon or a teddy bear to the hospital to give a patient randomly. Buying ten dollars worth of eye glass cheaters to the nursing home. Calling a friend or family member that you haven’t talked to in awhile. It doesn’t matter what you do it that each day during December you do something for someone else. Wrapping gifts for someone. Watch someone’s children for a few hours to let them do whatever they want. You be amazed what small acts do for not only those receiving it but how it makes you feel. Just keep them simple so not to overwhelm you but something you look forward to doing each day.
@julieduran5769
Жыл бұрын
When you find the right church, you will absolutely know. Keep searching, praying, and seeking and God's promise is that you will find. And when you find it, you will know it to your bones. It might take time, but don't give up. Loved your thoughts about memories and traditions and everything.
@Verotheestie
Жыл бұрын
Hey girl hey!! I'm so happy you posted I just started the video but girllllll I'm going through it right now so I needed this. I hope your day has been well.
@leahk9943
Жыл бұрын
My sisters, mom, and I have a slumber party every year. It’s always a blast and we have so many memories. Dementia runs heavy in our family so my mom has always wanted to make as many memories as possible because she is so scared of losing them.
@jomyers9523
Жыл бұрын
Try different churches you will find one that feels right. You may find after several years you need to change too. When my kids were you a found Christian a church that was very centered on children, and once they were grown it no longer fit.
@iqrarisalat8256
Жыл бұрын
My mum and I are always shopping, and it's mostly always for someone else. My mum LOVES giving gifts and it's one of the things I'm picking up from her now that I'm earning my own.
@beautifulvictory9683
Жыл бұрын
You may want to check out BSF Bible study groups. My Mom did it. I may try it too.
@MD-hv5iu
Жыл бұрын
Stop being so embarrassed or ashamed of your religion. There nothing wrong with believing in Jesus.
@lindadodd3829
Жыл бұрын
It isn't at all about 'religion' but rather relationship with Jesus. The right one. The gospel is simple but has been so corrupted that it isn't even recognizable. We can't ever be good enough. Jesus did it FOR us. The Bible reveals this... And so much more. BTW, "Jesus Calling" was channeled. It ABSOLUTELY IS NOT THE REAL JESUS. RUN FROM THAT BOOK!!! Truth + Error = ERROR. KNOW TRUTH and you will recognize error. I know I will get hate from this, but it will be remembered.
@becm963
Жыл бұрын
We always give to less fortunate families through our church. We also give through the Human Support Services Center. They will wrap for you if you don’t have time.
@RaquelNavas
Жыл бұрын
This world needs Jesus
@RaquelNavas
Жыл бұрын
I highly recommend you watch the KZitem channel called coffee and bible time.
@a49-n2o
Жыл бұрын
10:42 such an important reminder ❤ think about what we're bringing into the house and if we can get a lot out of it over the years. i love this.. it's the perfect balance of less physical waste/clutter AND forming longer meaningful relationships with the things we take ownership of = more lasting, stronger appreciation and contentment 💝
@crisnemitz1606
Жыл бұрын
Yes, the devotional books you are talking about are by Sarah Young. I have several of her books and they are really wonderful. She makes the bible verses more easily understandable. 🙏❤
@yeneka713
Жыл бұрын
I was on a spiritual journey in high school and early college that started with me being very confused about how my emerging beliefs and values began to clash with some of the teachings of my religious leaders and mentors. Specifically, issues regarding LGBTQ+ rights, women's reproductive rights, mental health, and others. I struggled with what my heart told me about my religion (i loved it and felt fully secure in it) and my social values (i could not support the oppression or judgement against whole groups of people); i just could not seem to make them coincide. UNTIL i realized that the basis of my religion was actually very much in line with my social values, and it was only the misinterpretation of some of the issues by humans that conflicted with what i felt was right. I could absolutely stay with my religion, where my soul felt truly at home, and still fight for the social issues that were important to me. I no longer needed to be bound by the erroneous interpretations of my religion; i no longer had to feel like i needed to have a certain opinion of LGBTQ+ rights or reproductive rights in order to be a "Good" person of my religion. Since this realization, i have arrived at an understanding i can follow my heart in both my faith as well as in my social convictions. It is truly the most wonderful feeling. It is a big part of what freedom of religion really means.
@meaganboyd8964
Жыл бұрын
This video was actually perfect. Such a different concept, as you said, but really resonated with me and, from what the comments are reading like, a lot of other folks too. I’ve been in a similar faith-based exploration for a while and am finding I am a bit stuck at the minute but will definitely have a look at those devotional as a way to help bring God into my space more frequently. I think that faith can become so difficult as you get older and form your own understanding of the world and your stances on certain topics. Even if the belief is there and the fundamental love of God is present, finding your flock and the “right” space for yourself, is so challenging. Lots of love to all of you that are on this journey too, I’m glad to know I’m not the only one ❤😂
@Spookybarista
Жыл бұрын
Love your honesty in your videos! Question, how do you plan to leave the door open for your kids to have the choice to be religious or not? Do you plan to make them go to church and only show them religion or are you going to allow them to not go to church and not be religious if they don’t want to?
@MadisonGProductions
Жыл бұрын
Thank you for speaking on these things! I have been having so many of these same thoughts and feelings and it's great to see others in similar shoes. I am also getting story worth for my parents this year after hearing your recommendations for awhile!!!
@hansash2
Жыл бұрын
Prayers for guidance on your spiritual and religious journeys. Keep moving forward enjoying the good of what you find and moving on from what feels wrong. If you do the seeking and asking, God will do the answering through the Holy Ghost to you both in whatever way you spiritually hear. "If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him." James 1:5 Your efforts in this may be an eternal gift to your children as they navigate their own life as well.
@jeslovesjesus
Жыл бұрын
You saying you’re trying to find ways to infuse God more into your day is a beautiful statement ❤ also, you’re doing it more than you think. Reading the Bible is definitely important because it truly is living and the more you read, God will start to change your heart and you won’t even notice lol it’s definitely spiritually medicinal. But just by you being a mom is serving God. The Bible says when we serve someone in need we are serving Jesus. (That includes our children) Every piece of pasta you clean up off the ground, every snotty nose you wipe, every sleepless night nursing away a cold. Serving, loving and training up our kids is honorable in the eye of God. You’re on the right track and just listening to you talk about this seems as though God is already working on your heart. ❤ My daughter will be 2 in February and I’ve been looking for places to us to volunteer not only for the holiday but all year. I’m so incredibly grateful that she’s never had to go without and I believe it’s so important to instill servant hearts into our children. Some people are looking at me like I’m crazy for involving her so young when she doesn’t really understand but I know she’ll reap the benefits of this when she’s older because her heart will be postured towards giving in a world full of consumer overload lol. You’re absolutely right none of our “things” matter. We can’t take any of this junk with us when we die but “what” we do, how we treat others and live our lives for Jesus is what truly matters. I declutter our stuff all the time and give things away but I never thought of the aspect of how it’s teaching them to let go of things. That’s a great perspective! Thanks for having this chat with us I’m 33 as well and currently also realizing….I’m a adult 😂🤣❤️
@amyisis7
Жыл бұрын
I had to separate my personal spirituality from organized religion. Once I figured out my true beliefs I tried to find like minded people. For me that was easier than fitting my beliefs into someone elses box.
@faycoleman9023
Жыл бұрын
I haven't even gotten into the video yet haha but the concept of storyworth has me about to bawl like a baby 😭 my parents have passed, my Mom's side still talks about her and I've gotten to hear stories over the years. However, my Dad's side doesn't talk about him much at all... It's such a shame because he had so many stories he loved to tell me as a kid. This is such a beautiful idea ❤
@trinavang2769
Жыл бұрын
I have been watching your channel ever since I can remember. And even though I don’t comment, I watch every single video and Tyler’s. & I just want to thank you and tell you I appreciate you. You’re such a wonderful human. Explaining how you’ve impacted my life positively would literally turn into an essay so I’ll just leave it at that. 😂🥰😌❤️
@TaylorSmith-zw1xl
Жыл бұрын
You’ve talked about Storyworth in the past and I always told myself I would do it and never did. My uncle passed this year on my birthday (also right before me wedding) and I regret not doing this with him because he had such an amazing and fulfilled life that I wish I had his perspective on. Thank you for sharing this video. It was a delight to hear you suggest Storyworth, but to also hear about family time and the struggle of realizing you’re a “real” adult. Lol I still feel like I have imposter syndrome when it comes to being an adult. Thanks “big sister” Jessie☺️
@juliamiller6947
Жыл бұрын
I think a big part of it is that we didn’t used to buy stuff for ourselves as much….. my mom would have never gone and bought herself a pair of earrings on a random Tuesday in May…. But you do buy yourself things a lot throughout the year and everyone on social and KZitem is constantly promoting items so it’s easy to be like hey maybe I should buy a necklace for myself-because we just see so much of it and it’s so easy to order stuff online or off of Amazon. Maybe there is more abundance now, maybe it’s a case feeling of abundance and we should not be spending the money kn these things, or maybe we do have the money but we could be giving it away and saving things like jewelry purchases and lovely sweaters for gifts. (But then we are so picky and want specific specific things 😂)
@BeautifyYourLife87
Жыл бұрын
Vlogmas idea: board game reviews.
@butterflygirlbeauty
Жыл бұрын
I really loved this video. I appreciate so much you being bold enough to speak on your beliefs and religion (relationship more like it). I can see your joy and spirit in just the way you talk and I love you so much for all of that. It would be amazing to meet you in real life although I know it'll never happen I'm sure we'd be fast friends lol On another note, when my children were preschoolers, they took small empty boxes and put their love and hugs inside the box and wrapped it pretty and put a bow on it. There is a note attached that says a whole cute thing about never opening it but if you feel sad or whatever to hold the box close to your heart because it's filled with love inside. My children are now teens and they are put under my tree every single Christmas. This is the first year they really noticed them and I told them how they made them when they were small and they loved it so much. I cherish them. Just a fun cute idea to do with young children.
@belterbeauty3191
Жыл бұрын
Jess Yr freakin amazing 👏 I've lost so many close family members I wish I'd known about storytime bk wen I lost my beautiful 5yr old son mobile fones were just starting to come out so I only have photos 📸 took by a real disposable camera 📷 and I also lost my 2 cousins and sister 7 yrs ago and I've just lost my brother and another cousin, I'm telling u guys this because no1 knows more than me how precious memories are and I would definitely recommend that all u guys go for storytime as I will be
@robinnieto2703
Жыл бұрын
Jess, thank you for sharing what’s on your heart. We are all so busy these days that we sometimes forget to cherish and savor the memories and blessings of our family. My family of 5 sisters and 2 younger brothers are very close and have our mom to thank for that. She raised us to be best friends and to always have each other’s back. We come from a large extended family and we have always cherished times together and sharing stories of the past. Several of us journal the stories and make sure to share at family gatherings where others can add their memories as well. We currently have 9 generations of history logged on Ancestry.
@lyndalobster649
Жыл бұрын
Operation Christmas Child is a great option for kids to give to other kids
@Alyssa-vk3lb
Жыл бұрын
When I shop I have started asking myself “Will I want this in 5 years?” And it has helped me a lot.
@auntie525
Жыл бұрын
Where is your sweater from?
@michelehawkins7659
Жыл бұрын
Jess, I am 57 and I just began not worrying about what others expect of me or think of me. It is wonderful!
@melindajoyful
Жыл бұрын
We are doing a jesse tree and sparkle box to teach kids about values at christmas
@keararenehill
Жыл бұрын
I’m so excited for you to experience God and get closer to him. You have such a good heart and I can tell that this journey you’re on is God pulling you in. ❤
@SarahBethyB
Жыл бұрын
Ooohhhh Yeah! This is the content I'm especially excited for 🥰 Love you, Jessica! HAPPY FRIDAY!! XOXO
@rebekahferguson3449
Жыл бұрын
Don’t give up your spiritual journey, when you find the one that fills your heart with joy it will be worth it! Just saying from my own experience ❤
@brittanyjc8470
Жыл бұрын
Jessica does NOT want another sweater! 😂 I’m sorry I had to haha! That was your go to example
@acmc126
Жыл бұрын
I just started reading a new Advent devotional and I'm loving it - it's very loosely Christian. It focuses on a different animal each day and their instinctual process of preparing for the winter and surviving it. It's a really cool and different way to meditate on spirituality during a darker time of year and the idea of wintering the soul. All Creation Waits by Gayle Boss.
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