Hello and welcome to Joy in the Journey! My name is Jessica Lawler and I'm an elementary teacher-turned-stay-at-home/homeschooling mama to my three young kiddos. I am passionate about integrating Bible into all areas of life and helping my children see evidence of God's handiwork everywhere. My goal with this blog is to share helpful tips, resources, and freebies with you so you feel both encouraged and equipped. I'd love to connect with you ... Read More about meet jessica
Studying the Bible with the S.O.A.P. Method
Are you a student of Scripture? Or do you read it occasionally, when you’re in the mood? The Bible is a book, meant to be read, again and again. Reading the Bible is a daily discipline that will change your heart and help you to grow in your knowledge of and love for God. When we think about God’s Word,…
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Ever feel unfinished?
Sometimes I lie in bed and think of all the things that are unfinished from my day: dishes, laundry, a Bible study, my meal plan for the week, work projects, homeschool activities, the text I started but didn’t send, home organization projects half done, etc. It can be so tempting to focus on what didn’t get done and lean in…
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FREE Valentine’s Day Notes for Magnifying Glasses
February is right around the corner! It is such a fun month for teaching with all of the extra holidays and excuses to have fun – Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, 100th Day of School, President’s Day, etc. But with all of these fun holidays to plan and prepare for, it can quickly get overwhelming for the busy teacher and parent….
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Martin’s Big Words: Activities for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Every January we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the United States to remember the contribution Dr. King made to the civil rights movement. At great personal risk, he passionately and peacefully championed equal rights for African Americans in the 1950s and 1960s. Martin’s Big Words by Doreen Rappaport is a beautiful picture book that reviews Martin Luther King…
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Choosing Rest During the Holidays: Focusing on What Truly Matters
This was the picture I posted on Facebook: My two kids, ages 10 months and 2 ½ were sitting by the Christmas tree with the lights glowing, in matching candy cane pajamas, of course. There was a fire in the fireplace and my snowlgobe collection was displayed on the mantle. My son had our advent Bible book open and my…
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