• Emily Jensen is a wife, mother and homemaker.  She and her husband live in Ames, Iowa where they attend Grand Avenue Baptist Church.  You can follow her on Twitter @fromthejensens.

ARTICLES 4

  • Your Response to Children Reveals Your Heart

    The first time I loaded up our young children in a shopping cart all by myself, I mentally prepared for the challenge ahead. Though the potential for whining, grabbing, hitting and pleading was very real,...

    Emily Jensen  /  March 11, 2016  /  CBMW  /  Parenting


  • Wives, Honor Your Husband’s Preferences

    Tomorrow morning, I’ll wake up earlier than everyone else to prepare a fresh breakfast.  While it’s true that some mornings I pull out bowls for cold cereal, it’s become the norm around our house for...

    Emily Jensen  /  November 13, 2015  /  CBMW  /  Marriage


  • Newlyweds, Be Open to God’s Plan for Your Young Family

    I still remember the restaurant we were dining at when my husband jokingly said, “I hope that someday, we have enough children to go through a gallon of milk, a loaf of bread and a...

    Emily Jensen  /  August 31, 2015  /  CBMW  /  Marriage, Parenting


  • Your Gifts Can Be Used At Home

    One of the things I’ve admired and noticed about my husband in recent years is the way he seamlessly transfers his training and giftings from one role to the next.  Although he went to school...

    Emily Jensen  /  July 29, 2015  /  Public Square  /  Wives & Mothers