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Wife of 1 and mother of 4, I've always got my head in a book or in the clouds. We live in Melbourne, where my husband teaches university students about Jesus. I love writing and teaching women about Jesus, and I once wrote a PhD on the Puritan experience of enjoyment of God. Welcome to my blog, in which I try to be honest about my sins and struggles as I reflect on getting to know God in the midst of life.
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      • this day with God: a book spine poem by Jenny
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      • so you want to write good
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      • guest post: reflections on motherhood
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      • devoted to ministry and prayer
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      • online meanderings catch-up 2
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      • online meanderings catch-up
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