Jen's Thoughts

Personal thoughts about life and such...

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Reconciled Enemies

But while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. We are now justified by His blood, therefore we are saved by Him and from the wrath of God. For while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of His Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by His Life. More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ through whom we have now received…

Reconciled Enemies

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Cancel Culture vs. The Rock

We have been hearing about “Cancel Culture” for awhile now. I have to admit, when I first heard of people saying they were canceling “this” person or “that” institution or cultural mores, I thought, how ridiculous, you can’t cancel things that we know to be true. My brain couldn’t get beyond the literal definition, as I was trying to make meaning of. In fact as I began to understand the…

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Awake, O Sleeper! Awake America!

Has anyone had the experience of waking up this last week? I am so thankful that God is in the business of exposing lies and the deeds of darkness; that He gives us a moral compass to know right from wrong in the Word of God. Yet it is even inscribed within our hearts so we have no excuse. “For the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men, who by…

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What Is Truth?

Hello 2021... What Is Truth?

It’s been a very long year in the mental health field of practice as both therapist and behavioral coach. I have listened to and encouraged many fearful, anxiety-ridden, depressed and broken hearts. I feel so honored that so many let me enter into the most private of their Sanctum Sanctorums. I have been blessed to speak the truth of God’s word in it’s purest and most practical life-giving form…

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Being A Resilient Believer

Being A Resilient Believer

There is an amazing strength that comes from within when you know beyond a shadow of a doubt whose you are: that you were created for a purpose and how much you are deeply loved.

“I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.” Jeremiah 31:3, ESV

“For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mother’s womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and…

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New Single Release of Near

So excited to share with you my new release, Near. Near is a slow, but upbeat and positive, contemporary Christian, acoustic-pop song, co-written by myself & and prolific Nashville songwriter, Joe Beck. 

The song is about how God is near to the brokenhearted, even when we face things out of left field in which we have no control over. It doesn’t matter how far away you feel or go from God, He is…

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Life and Music Happens

I know you all haven’t heard from me in awhile, but I’m still around. This last year has been a year of pain and healing from a herniated disc with sciatica, relationships, and a recent huge career move, which was an arduous process in and of itself, while still working on new music projects. 

If you have enjoyed my music and message I put out there, then I hope you’ll be excited to know that I…

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North Hill Cafe-Friday April 28th at 7p

North Hill Cafe-Friday April 28th at 7p

I’m excited to get back out and start booking again this year. I will be performing at the North Hill Cafe in Edgewood, WA  tomorrow night (4/28 @ 7 p) and would love to see you there if you live nearby! Click here for more information and my latest news! Blessings, Jen

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#NowPlaying Rest (Matthew 11:28-30) by Jen Haugland, Joe Beck & Chaz Bosarge (feat. Joe Beck) #songwriters

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New Release - Rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

New Release – Rest (Matthew 11:28-30)

Finding yourself weak and weary? Disheartened, fearful, or forgotten? Condemned, falsely accused, or persecuted?

I want to encourage you with a new song  released today called Rest, based on Matthew 11:28-30.

Restis a worshipful, contemporary hymn straight out of the Scripture with a creative twist reminiscent of the 70’s. It is a collaboration between myself, and veteran Nashville songwriters,…

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Back in the Studio

Back in the Studio

Hello Everyone!

Just want to drop a note and let you know that I am back in the studio right now working on a new worship song, a Contemporary Hymn based on Matthew 11:28-30:

“Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my…

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“But, as it is written, “What no eye has seen, nor ear heard, nor the heart of man imagined, what God has prepared for those who love him”—” ‭‭1 Corinthians‬ ‭2:9‬ ‭ESV‬‬ http://bible.com/59/1co.2.9.esv

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#Power #Love #SelfControl #HolySpiritCome

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The Monster Just Outside

The Monster Just Outside

In support of Mental Health Awareness Month (May) I am releasing my new single, The Monster Just Outside. This is not your every day song, but rather a song to promote reaching out, finding hope and healing, from sexual abuse and other “hidden shames”.

As a Licensed Mental Health Professional, it is my desire to see this song reach everywhere it can, so it can touch the one soul that really needs…

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Find Rest For Your Soul. Matthew 11:28

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One Life - demo (official lyric video)

One Life – demo (official lyric video)

Friends, we are in desperate times as a church right now to be authentic, genuine followers of Christ. As a believer in America where we have so much free access to the Bible and so many opportunities to share Christ, we can easily grow complacent, while other members of the Body around the world have been driven underground and risk their lives to live out the Gospel.

I recently attended the…

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The Gift of Life

The Gift of Life

I always loved Christmas, and we enjoyed each one every year when I was growing up by going to my grandparents and having a wonderful dinner cooked by my grandma (MeMe), listening to my grandfather (PaPa) recite poetry, stories and bad jokes…Longfellow’s Song of Hiawatha,

“On the shores of Gitche Gumi, of the shining big sea water…”

football on the t.v. in the den, listening to the Christmas…

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