About me...

The day after my best friend passed away I was leaving work and on my way out of the building I just said to the Lord, "who will be my best friend now?"  And He answered me, "Will you allow Me to be your best friend?"  When I said yes, I felt the presence of Jesus show up, and walk with me to my car.  He was there, beside me.  My life and story are what happens when you fill your holes and weaknesses with Jesus.  He makes you whole, gives you unexplainable peace and joy, and removes all the chains and bondage in your life.  Join me in allowing Jesus to become your everything, as He has become mine!

About me...

The day after my best friend passed away I was leaving work and on my way out of the building I just said to the Lord, "who will be my best friend now?"  And He answered me, "Will you allow Me to be your best friend?"  When I said yes, I felt the presence of Jesus show up, and walk with me to my car.  He was there, beside me.  My life and story are what happens when you fill your holes and weaknesses with Jesus.  He makes you whole, gives you unexplainable peace and joy, and removes every chain and bondage on your life.  Join me in allowing Jesus to become your everything as He has become mine!

Following Jesus


Doesn't have to be hard!

It can be daunting when you become a Christian and begin walking with the Lord...and a few years ago the Lord said to me, "It's not that hard. If you want to experience Me, spend time with Me.  If you want to see Me, look for Me.  If you want to hear from Me, ask Me questions and speak with Me."


That little conversation between us set me on a journey to share my story so that you too can hear from Him, see Him, and experience Him like never before.  Open up your heart to the Lord and speak with Him daily.  Give Him every worry, care and anxiety.  Surrender everything to Him, all of your fears, feelings and failures to the cross, and you will be amazed by how much He shows up for you as your Savior.

In 2014 I received a promise from the Lord

I was reading in Genesis 12 and the first few verses jumped off the page at me.  I heard my name when I was reading it, and I knew the Lord was saying, "These words that I said to Abraham, they are for you too, if you believe."


That encounter with the Lord started me on my journey of believing that the Lord will do for me what He promised to.  A few short years later, He moved me and my new husband from Minnesota to Virginia, and last year He delivered on the promise by establishing us in the land He declared He would show to us. 


When the Lord promises something to you, believe Him!  Believe He will do as He said He would, and take hold of His faithfulness.


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It's bigger in your mind. Once you tell the Lord, your problem will get smaller, and He will become bigger.

- Jessica Hallstrom

It's bigger in your mind. Once you tell the Lord, your problem will get smaller, and He will become bigger.

- Jessica Hallstrom


The Purpose For This Blog


IS TO ENCOURAGE YOU, HAVE YOUR SPIRIT IGNITED AND YOUR PASSION BURN FOR THE LORD ONCE MORE

When we started this blog in the summer of 2014, it was used to help me grow a gift in my own heart. Every day I felt God was doing something bigger in me and I wanted to share that with the world. As time went on this blog became a place to help others begin their own journey. I watched as my stories, thoughts, and encouragement unlocked the calling in others. God moved majorly in my life and opened doors for coaching, teaching, and encouraging so many people who are still using my resources today.

Since the beginning of 2022, we have been on a new adventure. God opened the door for us to do a monthly class filled with practical tools to help people experience the mercies of God. This blog is a tremendous blessing and I am so blessed to be doing this. I am excited to keep encouraging, coaching, and teaching others and I am so excited to continue cultivating a strong community every new day.

In January of 2020 I began to feel the stirring of the Lord to begin this blog.  It started me on a journey of hearing Him speak in a new way, listening to the sound of His voice and feeding from His Word to quench my hungry heart and to give you His words.  I have made it my life mission to sit at His feet daily as Mary did. 

As you learn to hear the sound of His voice and to see His fingerprints in your life, may you enjoy and experience the beauty every day.

"But the Lord replied to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered and anxious about so many things; but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will not be taken away from her.”

Luke 10:41-42 AMP


Mikael and I were married...

in January 2016 and we moved the same weekend from Minnesota to Virginia to begin our new life.  We love to explore the area we live in and see the rich history on the East Coast. 

And now...

we have 3 beautiful children!

In 2018 we welcomed our first child, Skylar.

She was a wonderful addition to our family.

In 2019 we got pregnant with twins, and we welcomed Erik & Evelyn in May of 2020 - during the height of the pandemic.  They kept us busy as we adjusted to a family of 5.


Now, we're living our life in Virginia, and we spend time as a family adventuring in the area, traveling around the country, and making our way back to Minnesota often to see family and friends.  God has blessed us. 

I would love to connect with you...


and hear your story! Email me at hallstromheartandhome@gmail.com or sign up to receive updates on new blog posts.

 

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It's filled with truths and Holy Spirit inspired words to help you feel closer to the Lord. I pray it lifts you up and fills your heart with peace and joy.

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May this be a place that lifts you up and lightens your heart.

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