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Jen Bradbury
Sep 05 · 5 min read

To the couple frustrated by my screaming toddler

Dear Todd and Margo -

I admit, I don't know if these are actually your real names. They're likely not. But when we had the misfortune of meeting you tonight at dinner, you reminded my husband and I an awful lot of Todd and Margo Chester – the...

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#research #writing #travel #open letter #parenting #motherhood #grace #toddlers

Jen Bradbury
Nov 18 · 5 min read

To the Parent Whose Child Does Not Want to Go on the Mission Trip

Dear Parent Whose Child Does Not Want to Go on the Mission Trip -

I know your family has hundreds of worthwhile options for how to spend it's time each summer and that you can't do it all. I can also only assume it's far easier to send your child...

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#open letter #Sticky faith #service projects #Jesus #Missions #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
May 08 · 5 min read

An open letter to high school seniors

Dear Senior -

For four years, you've graced our ministry with your presence. Now as your graduation approaches, I've found my thoughts drifting to you more and more frequently. I've used each thought I've had of you as a call to prayer.

As I've...

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#identity #college #open letter #Sticky faith

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