It’s a party!

It’s that time of year again–5 Minutes for Mom’s Ultimate Blog Party!

I’m so glad you’re joining in on the party! You are joining in—aren’t you? It’s always fun to meet new bloggers and discover their blogs.

So…who am I?

I’m Jessica.

I am a twenty-something, wife to Joe, and mother to Joe Jr. (whom we call Joey). I spend my days (mostly) at home with my son. I truly enjoy the job of a homemaker and am blessed to have such a wonderful family, a husband who loves me and the most adorable little boy in the world.

My husband and I have been married since March 17th 2007. Right now, Louisville is home while my husband pursues his M.Div. at  Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. Before that we hailed from San Diego, where Joe was born and raised. I grew up in the Marine Corps and call myself a Southern girl—I’ve lived the longest in South Carolina, Southern California, and Southern Japan.

Random things: I love taking pictures, general craftiness, and reading–Jane Austen has a special place in my heart. I’ve set up a list of 52 things I want to do in 2010 and I’m working on my 30 Before 30 list. Oh…and in 2 weeks I’m running a half-marathon. If you’d told me that 6 months ago I’d have told you “Yeah, right.” But it’s happening.

This is my blog.

Reflections of a Princess is where I ponder, muse, sometimes rant, and reflect on living authentically, purposefully, and passionately in pursuit of Christ.

I’m a recovering perfection…just ask anyone in my family and they’ll tell you. I was the kid who’d know if someone touched  my pillow. Sad, but true.

I still struggle daily with setting aside my old self and living in the grace of Jesus. But that is my goal, to honor Christ and show Him to the world as worthy of all glory, honor, and praise.

My heart is for encouraging and equipping women to live biblically, to pursue God as life and honor him for what he is worth. Though all too often fear, perfectionism, and self-consciousness get in the way. I want to do the things God has called me to do, but I stumble and hide believing the lies that I’m not good enough and there’s someone else out there who’ll do a better job.

But I’m here embracing a new season. Being real and living life.

Alright, let’s get to know each other…

Tell me…

• So…why’d you start a blog?
• What’s one thing you’re passionate about and love to share?
• Share an interesting tidbit. For example, this evening I asked my husband if we could name a son Darcy (yes, as in Mr. Darcy. I’m a proud Janeite!), he said no. So I asked if Fitzwilliam would work, and he said yes!

Where you can find me…

You can follow me on Twitter @Jess_Reflects, join my Facebook fan page, or send me an e-mail at jessica @ reflectionsofaprincess dot com.

And come October you can find me at The Relevant Conference! If you haven’t already, you should definitely check it out!

Oh! On Monday, I shared a book that has really encouraged me in my role as wife and mother and I’m giving a away a copy! To learn more check out my giveaway post.

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