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I think there's a certain beauty particularly to women as they age. I don't have a problem looking older (Sandy Age 68). My advice to women as they age is to eat right, don't drink too much alcohol, find girlfriends to hang out with, get a dog if you can, exercise, keep away from the make-up counters and oh yes, be present. Life is short (Shelly Age 72). I think women are getting to a good point in the world and [equality] is not too far away. When I was born women weren't allowed to vote. I still vote and know I can make things happen by voting (Fannie Age 100). Have you ever walked by a ...

One of the things I admire most about my boss is when she speaks to me, she acts as if I matter. I want to be like her and make people feel important just by listening (Victoria). I used to say, I'm' 'just a' mother or when I was working, 'just a' director. I have learned to embrace who I am and avoid negative self-talk. Now when asked I say 'I am a proud mother of two' (Anita). Learning to take a compliment was a huge undertaking for me. I had to pause and think when someone would compliment me on my weight loss. I used to negate the compliment by saying something like, 'Oh I still need to...

You’re smart, a high performer, and determined to get more out of life. So why are you not getting ahead in your life and career? Chances are, you may need to focus on some personal traits and replace them with some simple and powerful strategies that can boost your presence and increase your influence on the world. You know that high performers don’t just coast. And you also know that powerful men and women do certain things to achieve and sustain success. The right clothes, a firm handshake, a winning smile? These all matter but don’t tell the whole story. So in an increasingly ...

What is our purpose in parenting? Is it to keep our kids alive and healthy? To raise responsible adults who will be kind people, loving friends, and good citizens? Or maybe we'd just be happy if our kids would clean up their rooms and stop antagonizing each other. While all of these are honorable goals, when we focus entirely on fixing our kids' behavior we can miss the most important role a parent has: to show them the love and grace of Christ. Give Them Grace gives you the gospel foundation to parent from a place of joy, freedom, and peace.

God created sex to be good. But our culture is drifting away from a biblical worldview and is promoting an unhealthy view of sexuality. The church has taken a defensive approach, giving our kids a long list of "do nots" with few words of hope or redemption. Do you want something better for your child? Rediscover God's plan for sexuality and instill a positive perspective of sex and identity in your children.

Just who exactly did Jesus love? Author Jessica Thompson intimately engages with the gospel narratives and helps the listener explore who and how Jesus loves. What does Jesus have to say to the doubter or the denier? How does he address the discouraged, the fearful, or the outcast? Have you ever felt forgotten or faint-hearted? Ever needed spiritual or physical healing? He Loved Them shows the interactions of Jesus with real people who have real needs, struggles, and pain.

As Violet waffles over whether to stick with her cheating fiancé, she and her friends must cater his formal military dinner. When an officer is found beaten, and not with a whisk, her fiancé is the prime suspect and temperatures rise in and out of the kitchen. Can Violet and the handsome investigator crack the criminal before the tension boils over?

If your son or daughter is suffering from anxiety, you probably have more questions than answers: What is causing the anxiety? Is this normal teenage angst or something more serious? What can I do to help? Jessica Thompson, the mother of three teens, has seen kids struggle with anxiousness. She wants you to understand the issues surrounding teenage anxiety and how our culture, the church, and perhaps even you may be contributing to the problem.

Are you tired of feeling held back by self-doubt and negative patterns? It's time to break free and embrace the success you deserve. Introducing SELF-SABOTAGE: TEN PERSONAL POWER TIPS TO BE YOUR BEST SELF ON A GOOD DAY, a groundbreaking book tailored to help you navigate the intricate landscape of your own mind. Discover the Root Causes: Delve deep into the psychology behind self-sabotage and gain insights into why you might unknowingly hold yourself back. Proven Strategies: Equip yourself with a toolkit of effective techniques to overcome self-sabotage. From practical exercises to ...

After a fight over the family ranch, Dad's young fiancée is found dead. Bria risks her family's disapproval to sneak around and investigate as the tragedies pile up. Luckily, she has help from her childhood crush and from the handsome new deputy. When new love blooms in two directions and her main suspect dies, she must grow around her grief to discover the family's secrets before she loses everyone she loves.

Today, God continues to be a God of miracles and works his wonders in the lives of ordinary people. In this collection, you will hear the stories of people from a variety of backgrounds who have experienced miraculous events in their lives. Feel inspired as you listen to the modern-day wonders that God is working all around us.

Every Christian cherishes the famous passage in Galatians 5:22-23 that lists the fruit of the Spirit—love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. These are the marks of godly character that we strive to display. But has it ever occurred to you that these are also the characteristics of God? Can it be that God loves us with the fruit of the Spirit? And only when we are secure in that love can we display it to others? Jessica Thompson wants to take you deeper into the love that your Heavenly Father has for you.

It’s time to choose you! The Choose You podcast is hosted by Jessica “Rockstar” Thompson. Jessica is a Veteran of the United States Air Force, a successful entrepreneur, mother, and all-around Rockstar. This podcast is dedicated to helping you improve your whole-body wellness which includes mental, physical, and emotional health. If you’re a busy mom over the age of 40 looking to lose weight, receive workout tips, get meal prep help, or just improve your overall quality of life, this is the show for you!

Front Porch with the Fitzes, is a weekly chinwag featuring author Elyse Fitzpatrick and two of her three kids, Jessica Thompson and Joel Fitzpatrick. Sometimes some unexpected folks might even drop by and sit for a spell. Every week they’ll jibber about faith, family life, things that interest them in culture or news, and what they’re learning about the Lord and their Christianity. Imagine sitting on the front porch of your ol’ Kentucky home, listening to three slightly off-kilter believers talk about life, do a lot of laughing at each other and everyone else…and then, of course, there...

Mann trifft Frau, Frau verliebt sich in Mann - das ist nichts Besonderes. Doch als Sienna Nick kennenlernt, ist es anders...

Ben Lawrence seems to have it all - the hot job, the flashy car, the luxurious apartment. But one tragic day in his past mars his future. Since the events of that day he hasn't truly got close to anyone. He made a promise that love was the price he would pay for his mistakes. When Effy Jones - a bright, ambitious charity founder - walks into the PR firm where Ben works, neither realise that their lives are about to be turned upside down.

As a dark evening draws in, the lives of three women are changed forever. The worlds they have been living in, the people they thought they knew - in an instant it all changes. But when everything seems to shatter around them, could three little words be enough to help put the pieces back together again?

This is a love story. But not every love story is the same. Boy meets girl and girl falls for boy - that much is true. But when Sienna meets Nick it's not the way it happens in love stories: it's because of a squirrel on water skis.... She sees Nick's dangerous brown eyes and thinks don't. Fall. Into. Them. Who will be there to catch Sienna when she falls? She is so fragile. She has so many secrets, and he is not that serious.... Funny and sad, this is the story of two people destined never to come together in the great love affair they crave.

The Sustainable Hive podcast hosted by Jessica Thompson aka Bee Joyful Jess, is here to encourage, educate, and inspire you to cut down on waste and live a healthier more sustainable life.

Join m0mb0y for an exploration of what it's like to be a body, mind, consciousness--or whatever we are--while also fulfilling all of our roles. How do we take care of ourselves, our loved ones, and not get overwhelmed? How can we support each other in feeling less alone and more joy? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.