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Links I Love {12.17.20}

Links I Love {12.17.20}

Posted on December 17, 2020 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

Take some time in the midst of the season’s hustle and bustle (or perhaps this year’s uncomfortable lack of hustle and bustle) to appreciate the words of wisdom and encouragement in these links.

Made to Believe, by Jun Shu

“I realized we all were made to believe in something. That something we believe would serve as a lighthouse when we navigate the ocean of life or as a framework for us to build our stories.”


Do Not Disturb: How I Ditched My Phone and Unbroke My Brain, by Kevin Roose

“She explained that since my phone detox started, I’d been more present and attentive at home. I spent more time listening to her, and less time distractedly nodding and mumbling while checking my inbox or tapping out tweets. Psychologists have a name for this: ‘phubbing,’ or snubbing a person in favor of your phone.”


Plan to Make This Holiday Memorable and Special, Even If It’s Not Traditional, by Gretchen Rubin

“I’m reminding myself of wise words from my mother, that ‘The things that go wrong often make the best memories.’ I want to figure out lots of ways to make this holiday memorable and happy, even if it’s not going to happen the way I wish.”


Remember Civil Conversations? Here’s How to Have One (Even Online), by Cheyenne Bell

“If you decide that engaging in the conversation is worth it, be aware that even if you are certain not to change anyone’s mind, your opinion may help another reader develop their own thoughts and ideas about the subject. So engage as if you are there to teach, not to argue.”


Winterize Your Home with Seasonal Supplies and the Five Senses, by Myquillyn Smith

“Because I so valued a home that felt like the season, I went overboard on visual decor and neglected the other five senses. It resulted in lots of cluttered surfaces and a collection of faux flowered wreaths for my door, but a lack of seasonal supplies that helped me actually enjoy and fully use my seasonal home.Now as each season approaches I seasonalize our home by working through the five senses and making sure I have the right seasonal supplies, saving the visual for last and filling in the gaps.”


How to Do Advent When Nothing Seems Worth Celebrating, by Christ Pappalardo

“One day, God will end all injustice and death. But Christmas reminds us that God’s first step in ending injustice and death was to submit himself to injustice and death.”


Please feel free to share a link to something you have read or written lately.

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Links I Love {11.19.20}

Links I Love {11.19.20}

Posted on November 19, 2020 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

If I were to give a themed title to today’s link roundup, it would be “Mental Health.” As we enter a season that is joyful yet typically quite stressful, I think we can all use a little extra encouragement and support in practicing mental self care. What to do With Worry, by Jennie Denney “Maybe… Continue Reading

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Links I Love {10.20.20}

Links I Love {10.20.20}

Posted on October 29, 2020 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

Whether you are in need of comfort, inspiration, or solidarity, there is something here for you within these links. Enjoy! Blue Skies and Unexpected Things We Take for Granted, by Joy Allen “Here’s the shocker my friends conversation highlighted to me: I’m not entitled to blue skies, even though I thought I was. It doesn’t… Continue Reading

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Links I Love {10.8.20}

Links I Love {10.8.20}

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Kendra Jernejcic • 1 Comment

I don’t know about you, but personally I’ve had better weeks. When I feel stuck or overwhelmed, I find comfort and wisdom in the words of others. I hope these links will provide that for you today. Pandemic Parenting, by Burke Nixon “A child’s imaginative acts [provide] a much-needed sense of joy and control during… Continue Reading

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Links I Love {9.18.20}

Links I Love {9.18.20}

Posted on September 18, 2020 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

There are some beautiful ideas and words within the links I am sharing today. I hope you will find something new to reflect on or consider. 15 years of blogging (and 3 reasons I keep going), by Austin Kleon “Every time I start a new post, I never know for sure where it’s going to… Continue Reading

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Links I Love {9.4.20}

Links I Love {9.4.20}

Posted on September 4, 2020 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

Most of us are ostensibly less busy these days, yet the world still feels loud and frenzied. I hope today’s links will bring some much-needed clarity, quiet, and rest to your week. Why Can’t I Focus???, by Amy Simon “I feel like my brain is unhinged, shooting off in every direction, forgetting things all the… Continue Reading

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In the Spotlight: New (and new-to-me) Podcasts I’ve Been Loving Lately

In the Spotlight: New (and new-to-me) Podcasts I’ve Been Loving Lately

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

I thought the field of podcasting was pretty saturated at the start of 2020; then COVID and quarantine hit, and suddenly the podcasting world was more flooded than ever before. With even the most unexpected voices jumping onto the podcasting bandwagon, I’m sure that not every new show is a good one, but in the… Continue Reading

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Links I Love {8.14.20}

Links I Love {8.14.20}

Posted on August 14, 2020 by Kendra Jernejcic • 1 Comment

As we stare down the second half of August, I think our collective minds are filled with questions and a longing for some normalcy. Today’s links might not provide answers, but I hope they offer some encouragement, insight, and perhaps a new perspective or two to consider. Why you Need to use the Lens of… Continue Reading

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Links I Love {7.24.20}

Links I Love {7.24.20}

Posted on July 24, 2020 by Kendra Jernejcic • 1 Comment

If you’re anything like me, you’ve appreciated a little hand-holding as we navigate what is perhaps the strangest summer of our lives. Today’s links offer entertainment and encouragement as we make the most of this unique and (for better or worse) MEMORABLE summer of 2020. Summer’s One #MustReadBook 2020, from Carol @ Reading Ladies Book… Continue Reading

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Links I Love {7.10.20}

Links I Love {7.10.20}

Posted on July 10, 2020 by Kendra Jernejcic • 0 Comments

We’ve arrived at another Friday in this strange world we are living in. I hope you had a good week and that your weekend ahead is filled with fun, relaxation, and perhaps a dose of hope. Today’s reads offer some education, inspiration, and encouragement. Enjoy! Why Healing Is So Hard, by Celia Fuller “It feels… Continue Reading

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  • Hi, I’m Kendra! I am a follower of Jesus, an avid reader and podcast-listener, an Enneagram enthusiast, and a big fan of lists. Born and raised in Southern California, I am now living life in Austin, Texas, with my husband Luke, our son Charleston (2015), twins Sullivan and Kalinda (2019), and Arlo the Labradoodle. Thanks for visiting my blog!
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