{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"JessCherry.com","home_page_url":"https://jesscherry.com","description":"JessCherry.com","author":{"name":"JessCherry.com"},"items":[{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/ending-2025-with-a-praise-report","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/blob-7fdb186.png\"/><p>Hear me out on this one. I know New Year's Eve is a well intended time for well meaning goal setting. I have made many vision boards in my day and have even led workshops on the subject. </p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/ending-2025-with-a-praise-report","title":"Ending 2025 With A Praise Report ","summary":"Hear me out on this one. I know New Year's Eve is a well intended time for well meaning goal setting. I have made many vision boards in my day and have even led workshops on the subject. 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It also takes muscle to haul...</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/planning-a-healthy-mom-summer","title":"Planning A Healthy Mom Summer ","summary":"Hey mamas, this is your 8 week warning. Summer is coming hard and fast! In Virginia Beach that means beach days, afternoons at the pool, and park playdates on repeat! That takes energy y'all. It also takes muscle to haul...","date_modified":"2025-04-21T19:03:07Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/things-i-do-on-vacation-that-may-surprise-you","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/IMG_7613.jpeg\"/><p>Jason and I are just a day back from an amazing adventure in Key West and I am hoping the slow pace of living in The Conch Republic lingers around here for a while. It was big step for us parents to leave on an adventure...</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/things-i-do-on-vacation-that-may-surprise-you","title":"Things I Do On Vacation That May Surprise You","summary":"Jason and I are just a day back from an amazing adventure in Key West and I am hoping the slow pace of living in The Conch Republic lingers around here for a while. 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One week away from Black Friday which means if you’re anything like me you’re planning and preparing. Lists, on lists, on lists! Because we can’t make it to Black Friday without Thanksgiving Thursda...","date_modified":"2024-11-22T11:40:07Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/your-circumstances-can%E2%80%99t-matter","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/IMG_1291.jpeg\"/><p>Your circumstances can’t matter. This blog came after an enlightening sermon this morning. One that had me taking notes and snappy this pic from my seat. </p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/your-circumstances-can%E2%80%99t-matter","title":"Your Circumstances Can’t Matter","summary":"Your circumstances can’t matter. This blog came after an enlightening sermon this morning. One that had me taking notes and snappy this pic from my seat. ","date_modified":"2024-11-10T17:34:00Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/a-september-of-restarts","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/More%20Like%20Jesus%20(1).jpeg\"/><p>The past couple of weeks have been extra tiring physically and emotionally for a few reasons. Mothers of young children can relate here. One reason is that it is  the first month of school, cue the germs. Our little Jack...</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/a-september-of-restarts","title":"A September Of Restarts","summary":"The past couple of weeks have been extra tiring physically and emotionally for a few reasons. Mothers of young children can relate here. One reason is that it is  the first month of school, cue the germs. Our little Jack...","date_modified":"2024-09-17T11:41:49Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/back-to-school-back-to-bible-study","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/Green%20%26%20Beige%20Computer%20Illustration%20Bi-eb56288.png\"/><p>It is just about that time. Families are getting children of all ages ready for back to school. Supplies, school clothes, snacks! We are heading into our second year of preschool and can not believe it. </p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/back-to-school-back-to-bible-study","title":"Back To School, Back To Bible Study","summary":"It is just about that time. Families are getting children of all ages ready for back to school. Supplies, school clothes, snacks! We are heading into our second year of preschool and can not believe it. ","date_modified":"2024-08-14T23:57:06Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/a-letter-to-the-non-believer","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/stock/104632\"/><p>Dear Neighbor,</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/a-letter-to-the-non-believer","title":"A Letter To The Non Believer","summary":"Dear Neighbor,","date_modified":"2024-07-28T16:24:08Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/god-moves-a-testimony","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/unnamed-1.jpg\"/><p>Mama was flying solo to church this past Sunday to give Jack a rest day before the busy week ahead. Before the service, I had a few moments to get this post out. I hope you find some encouragement in it. </p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/god-moves-a-testimony","title":"God Moves: A Testimony","summary":"Mama was flying solo to church this past Sunday to give Jack a rest day before the busy week ahead. Before the service, I had a few moments to get this post out. I hope you find some encouragement in it. ","date_modified":"2024-06-25T18:33:34Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/creating-an-intentional-summer","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/Navy%20Blue%20Illustrative%20Business%20Lessons%20Blog%20G.png\"/><p>Momming, it is a verb! Equal parts taking care of them as it is taking care of you. Mothering is my 9-5 these days. More like 6am-8pm. IYKYK. Jason has been working longer hours as his consulting business gains momentum....</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/creating-an-intentional-summer","title":"Creating An Intentional Summer","summary":"Momming, it is a verb! Equal parts taking care of them as it is taking care of you. Mothering is my 9-5 these days. More like 6am-8pm. IYKYK. 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","date_modified":"2024-05-18T15:19:56Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/the-sermon-on-the-mount-a-prescription-to-live-well","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/Tan%20Minimalist%20New%20Blog%20Instagram%20Post.png\"/><p>As the signups for the spring bible study options came out, I wasn’t sure where I felt led to go. I knew I wanted to sit back and study vs lead. I wasn’t sure which topic tugged on my heart. I prayed for God to let me kn...</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/the-sermon-on-the-mount-a-prescription-to-live-well","title":"The Sermon On The Mount, A Prescription To Live Well ","summary":"As the signups for the spring bible study options came out, I wasn’t sure where I felt led to go. I knew I wanted to sit back and study vs lead. I wasn’t sure which topic tugged on my heart. I prayed for God to let me kn...","date_modified":"2024-05-03T12:57:54Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/habits-for-healthy-sleep","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/When%20my%20spirit%20grows%20faint%20within%20me%2C%20it%20is%20yo.png\"/><p>Not sure about you, but I am a completely different person with verses without good sleep. We are coming out of a sleep regression and those can be rough for a mama. When I get sleep, there is less sugar in my daily diet...</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/habits-for-healthy-sleep","title":"Habits For Healthy Sleep","summary":"Not sure about you, but I am a completely different person with verses without good sleep. We are coming out of a sleep regression and those can be rough for a mama. 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But it is a time when we are all home meshing routines with famil...","date_modified":"2024-04-21T18:05:12Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/my-running-goals-and-why-they-work-for-me","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/IMG_8138.jpg\"/><p>Running, just like riding a bike no matter how long you may have been away. I have had the urge to run. No stroller, no time goals, just me + my music and a view of the water. Today kicked off my Spring/Summer running pl...</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/my-running-goals-and-why-they-work-for-me","title":"My Running Goals and Why They Work For Me ","summary":"Running, just like riding a bike no matter how long you may have been away. I have had the urge to run. No stroller, no time goals, just me + my music and a view of the water. 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Currently, like many of you, I am working on getting enough protein in...","date_modified":"2024-04-07T14:10:50Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/a-prayer-for-clarity-on-purpose","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/IMG_7379.jpeg\"/><p>Earlier this week I prayed a pretty specific prayer. I asked for clarity regarding my time. This is one I struggle with often. Lord, am I doing enough with my gifts and talents? Do you want me to be doing more? Usually I...</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/a-prayer-for-clarity-on-purpose","title":"A Prayer for Clarity on Purpose","summary":"Earlier this week I prayed a pretty specific prayer. I asked for clarity regarding my time. This is one I struggle with often. Lord, am I doing enough with my gifts and talents? Do you want me to be doing more? Usually I...","date_modified":"2024-03-01T15:28:32Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/slow-living-a-sign-of-age-or-spiritual-maturity","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/IMG_7225.jpeg\"/><p>Being slow, a sign of aging or spiritual maturity? Something I have been reflecting on lately. </p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/slow-living-a-sign-of-age-or-spiritual-maturity","title":"Slow Living, A Sign Of Age Or Spiritual Maturity","summary":"Being slow, a sign of aging or spiritual maturity? Something I have been reflecting on lately. ","date_modified":"2024-02-27T13:06:14Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/prayer-and-practical-solutions-to-heal-your-hormones","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/Red%20Pink%20and%20White%20Powerful%20Femme%20Self-Love%20Pe.png\"/><p>Remember earlier this year, I dropped a teaser for a blog mentioning wellness tips/hacks like I use to. Well here it is, sort of. </p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/prayer-and-practical-solutions-to-heal-your-hormones","title":"Prayer and Practical Solutions To Heal Your Hormones","summary":"Remember earlier this year, I dropped a teaser for a blog mentioning wellness tips/hacks like I use to. Well here it is, sort of. ","date_modified":"2024-02-13T16:10:03Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/prayer-dont-deviate-just-do-it-daily","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/Minimalist%20Reminder%20Quote%20Instagram%20Post.png\"/><p>Ever have a week or a couple of days that seem to just kick your butt and bring out the worst side of you. Asking for a friend…that friend is me. </p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/prayer-dont-deviate-just-do-it-daily","title":"Prayer: Don't Deviate. Just do it, daily.","summary":"Ever have a week or a couple of days that seem to just kick your butt and bring out the worst side of you. Asking for a friend…that friend is me. ","date_modified":"2024-01-20T12:35:48Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/finding-community-again","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/IMG_6199.png\"/><p>Happy Monday Friends. I’m coming to you post worship + workout, haven’t even showered yet. I opted for a few minutes of music and writing while Jack still sleeps, and of course that last bit of coffee. </p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/finding-community-again","title":"Finding Community Again","summary":"Happy Monday Friends. I’m coming to you post worship + workout, haven’t even showered yet. I opted for a few minutes of music and writing while Jack still sleeps, and of course that last bit of coffee. ","date_modified":"2024-01-08T16:16:05Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/2024-let-there-be-more-light","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/IMG_5901.png\"/><p>Technically I did start this site in 2023 but I see it really getting into a groove in 2024.  </p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/2024-let-there-be-more-light","title":"2024, Let There Be (more) Light ","summary":"Technically I did start this site in 2023 but I see it really getting into a groove in 2024.  ","date_modified":"2023-12-29T23:43:18Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/peace-isn%E2%80%99t-still-at-all","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/IMG_5543.png\"/><p>If I was to describe my week to you, you may become exhausted or overwhelmed at the mere thought of it. </p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/peace-isn%E2%80%99t-still-at-all","title":"Peace Isn’t Still At All ","summary":"If I was to describe my week to you, you may become exhausted or overwhelmed at the mere thought of it. ","date_modified":"2023-12-21T12:58:18Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/choose-his-joy-over-your-own-control","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/Cream%20Black%20Minimalist%20Good%20Vibes%20Only%20Blog%20Gr.png\"/><p>Joy. It’s a theme for the season isn’t it. I love this word. I even considered it as a baby name at one time. Coincidentally Jack has come to be known as Joyful Jack or Happy Jack. His radiant display of childlike bliss ...</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/choose-his-joy-over-your-own-control","title":"Lose Your Control To Gain His Joy","summary":"Joy. It’s a theme for the season isn’t it. I love this word. I even considered it as a baby name at one time. Coincidentally Jack has come to be known as Joyful Jack or Happy Jack. His radiant display of childlike bliss ...","date_modified":"2023-12-11T12:00:42Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/discernment-of-own-abilities","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/Cream%20Inspirational%20Quotes%20Instagram%20Post.png\"/><p>Happy Saturday Readers. I hope you have had a few moments for yourself to wake up, sip coffee, admire the morning light, and chat with God before the day starts chasing you. </p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/discernment-of-own-abilities","title":"Discernment Of Own Abilities","summary":"Happy Saturday Readers. I hope you have had a few moments for yourself to wake up, sip coffee, admire the morning light, and chat with God before the day starts chasing you. ","date_modified":"2023-12-09T14:07:16Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/post-holiday-wellness-refresh","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/Black%20White%20Simple%20Quote%20Instagram%20Post.png\"/><p>The four day weekend did not disappoint. Having extra days with uninterrupted family time was such a blessing. No rushing or worrying about bedtimes, mealtimes, or schedules. Just the pure bliss of togetherness. </p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/post-holiday-wellness-refresh","title":"Post Holiday Wellness Refresh ","summary":"The four day weekend did not disappoint. Having extra days with uninterrupted family time was such a blessing. No rushing or worrying about bedtimes, mealtimes, or schedules. Just the pure bliss of togetherness. ","date_modified":"2023-11-27T13:19:26Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/thanksgiving-week-gratitude-for-answered-prayers","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/aa36a21d96f706db285d372774101480.jpg\"/><p>It’s Thanksgiving week. I felt it was only appropriate to start the week and my morning with a dose of gratitude. Sipping on my coffee, I hear Jack begin to wake up and song “Happy Birthday” Not sure who he is celebratin...</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/thanksgiving-week-gratitude-for-answered-prayers","title":"Thanksgiving Week: Gratitude For Answered Prayers ","summary":"It’s Thanksgiving week. I felt it was only appropriate to start the week and my morning with a dose of gratitude. Sipping on my coffee, I hear Jack begin to wake up and song “Happy Birthday” Not sure who he is celebratin...","date_modified":"2023-11-20T19:14:49Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/use-your-gifts-to-fulfill-his-purpose-for-you","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/IMG_4325.jpeg\"/><p>Our bible study is diving into lament in The Psalms and it’s blowing my mind. I certainly knew about grief, but the concept of lament was new to me. I thought it was a term for complaining which is probably why I tried t...</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/use-your-gifts-to-fulfill-his-purpose-for-you","title":"Use Your Gifts To Fulfill His Purpose For You","summary":"Our bible study is diving into lament in The Psalms and it’s blowing my mind. I certainly knew about grief, but the concept of lament was new to me. I thought it was a term for complaining which is probably why I tried t...","date_modified":"2023-11-13T13:36:08Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/social-media-sharing","html_content":"<img src=\"https://img1.wsimg.com/isteam/ip/0601ea18-db43-4211-8081-aaa640a3d875/IMG_4275.jpg\"/><p>Wednesday was Bible Study Day! Yay! Just one day after I shared my first blog entry here since returning to the World Wide Web. Would you believe there was a section in our devotional that referenced and mentioned social...</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/social-media-sharing","title":"Share Your Happy Motherhood Moments","summary":"Wednesday was Bible Study Day! Yay! Just one day after I shared my first blog entry here since returning to the World Wide Web. Would you believe there was a section in our devotional that referenced and mentioned social...","date_modified":"2023-11-09T20:34:56Z"},{"id":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/the-mission-of-the-christian-mama","html_content":"<p>Hey Mama! In case we haven't met, let me begin with nice to meet you. I am a wife, toddler mama, and I guess now a Christian mommy blogger. I first entered the blogging world in 2010. Back then, my posts were filled with...</p>","url":"https://jesscherry.com/blog/f/the-mission-of-the-christian-mama","title":"The Mission of The Christian Mama","summary":"Hey Mama! In case we haven't met, let me begin with nice to meet you. I am a wife, toddler mama, and I guess now a Christian mommy blogger. I first entered the blogging world in 2010. Back then, my posts were filled with...","date_modified":"2023-11-06T17:48:24Z"}]}