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Meet my brother, Jesse! He was born with Down syndrome when I was just 2 years old, and he has been the absolute best gift our family could have ever received. In this episode, I’m interviewing Jesse and you’ll simply get to know him, understand the love and innocence his perspective brings to those around […]

Meet My Brother, Jesse | The Gift of Down Syndrome

The Lovelight Stories Podcast-Meet my brother, Jesse

Lovelight Stories Podcast

In this episode we’re doing something a little different. We’re flipping the mic! James Barnett, founder of Neighborly, is back on the podcast, this time to interview ME! I thought that while I’m asking others to share their story, it only makes sense to share mine too! In this episode, I’m sharing part of my […]

My Personal Story: Following God’s Call + Mental Health

The Lovelight Stories Podcast-my personal story-Stephanie Jacobs

Lovelight Stories Podcast

As we enter the last month of summer, I thought I’d share 5 of my favorite fun summer reads, so you can slip them into your beach bag before summer ends! Last August I shared a post with “5 Social Justice Books for Your Summer Reading List”. It was full of books that eloquently balance […]

5 Books for Your Summer Reading List

Books on beach towel

Social Issues

What would it look like if you could put all of your thoughts, dreams and goals on paper, organized into tangible actions to implement throughout the year? What would it look like if you could articulate, at any given moment, your most precious priorities in each area of your life? And what would it look like if you clearly understood your heartfelt “why” behind those goals? It would look like a life plan. It would look like your BEST LIFE, a life where you are living with intention, happiness, determination, and confidence…At least, that’s what life planning has done for me. Come with me, as we discover how the technique can do the same for you. 😊

Living Your Best Life through Life Planning

girl life planning at desk

Personal Transformation

You’ve carried your experience, leaned into the healing, and found light in the darkness. Now, discover if it’s time to release your story into the world — and exactly how to begin.

Every heart has a story.
Is yours ready to be shared?

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