Jesse Tree, Day 5 – Are You Willing to Sacrifice Isaac?
As a mother of two daughters, the mere thought of such a request gives me chills. And yet, God was not asking Abraham to do something that He was not Himself prepared to do!
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Jesse Tree, Day 4 – Waiting on God
Have you been there–stuck in the waiting zone with God? I have.
Abram and Sarai were waiting for God to answer their pleas for children. But above the micro focus on their personal needs, God was shaping the arc of the line from which His own promised son would come.
Jesse Tree, Day 3 – A God of His Word
In the story of Noah and the flood, I am once again in awe of the Creator God as A God of His Word. Are you a person of your word. How can we honor God in our approach to promise keeping?
Jesse Tree, Day 2 – The First Move to Forgive
Today, as we reflect on the story of that first disobedient act, I invite us to take our eyes off the guilty pair. In this story, I can see so much of myself in relation to a forgiving father.
Jesse Tree, Day 1: The Creator
Today I encourage you to focus with me on the Creator, Himself. When you picture God, who do you see? What does that image represent to you?
The Jesse Tree Part 3 : How to Make Your Own Jesse Tree
I started my first Jesse Tree in 2017. If you are interested in starting one, it ‘s not too late. Here is what you will need.
The Jesse Tree Tradition
We started the Jesse tree tradition in 2017. Our girls were ten and eight at the time, and I was in search of ways to celebrate the Christmas season that mattered to us.