Get to know Jessica Roldán, founder of The Heavenly Hearth
Hello! My name is Jessica Roldán (pronounced in Spanish as role-DAWN, rolling the “r” at the beginning). I have a passion for Jesus, the Bible, and Biblical Womanhood. My dream is to be able to pass on what I have learned to you so that you can learn, grow, and thrive as the godly woman God created you to be!🌿
When I was growing up in a small town in Arizona, I used to build forts in old trees and race bikes down dirt hills. With my scabby knees and tousled brown hair, I might have been characterized as a bit of a “tomboy.” However, that wouldn’t have been completely true of me, since I also loved to play with my American Girl doll, Felicity, and dress up in my grandmother’s vintage clothing from the 50’s and 60’s.
I always knew that one day, I wanted to marry and be a mother to many beautiful babies. As I got older, the culture almost stole that dream away from me, whispering in my ear: “Wanting to be a wife and stay-at-home mother is not a big enough dream; you have to find a real career.” Thankfully, I didn’t listen.
Being a wife has allowed me to experience the beauty and excitement of marriage. In my experience, there is no other human relationship as dynamic, intimate, or powerful. I cherish my husband and feel that submission to him is an honor.
Being a mother has allowed me to experience the joy and glory of the miracle of life. It seems to me that there is no other human privilege as precious, noble, or essential. I treasure my children and feel that each baby I allow God to send into the world through me is of inestimable value.
My transition into these roles was not smooth, however. My early adult years were tumultuous and painful. I have plenty of regrets resulting from the poor choices I made during that time. And yet, there was hope for me, as there is hope for those of you who may have gone through something similar:
Our past — though it fundamentally influences who we become — does not have to dictate our future. Our past should be our teacher, not our master. We have the freedom to choose a better path and discover a new identity, in Christ.
Or, if we were already believers in Christ (as I was) who went through a time of temporary backsliding, we can re-discover our true identity, the one we’d lost touch with. I’m so thankful for God’s faithfulness and grace! His hand was always guiding me, even when I didn’t see it.
You can read a more in-depth version of my testimony here:
I still live in Arizona, where I joyfully manage a full-time career of housekeeping, child raising, and homeschooling — and enjoy writing and video-making when I have time.
The Bible has so much to say about being a woman, a wife, and a mother. In our society today, we have almost forgotten its teaching; but, we still have a chance to return to God’s perfect ways. I have a passion for it. Maybe you do, too. Let’s join together in living out the feminine calling God intended for us and in creating a Heavenly Hearth in each of our homes!
Interested in getting to know me even better? You might enjoy checking out the following sites where I’ve been active in contributing:
I fervently hope this site will be an encouragement to you! Looking forward to meeting up with you in the comments!
~Jessica