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Jen Bradbury
Apr 10 · 5 min read

Notes from the Pandemic: The joy of walking

Pre-kids, my husband and I frequently took vacations centered around backpacking. Nature centered and anchored us. In nature, we felt closer to God and each other. 

After having Hope, we frequented the Morton Arboretum. But as Hope got older,...

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#Family #pregnancy #children #babies #Pandemic #Missions

Jen Bradbury
Jun 19 · 5 min read

4 Things I Learned about Intergenerational Ministry from a Family Resort

Today, a friend asked me how my family’s vacation last week was.

I replied, “It was awesome!” to which he replied, “Tell me more about this place you went to.”

He knew we’d gone to an all-inclusive family-friendly resort in New York State –...

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#Intergenerational #Family #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Apr 21 · 5 min read

Stuff You Can Use: Forgiven Prayer Station

I'm a big believer in the power of experiential learning. To this end, instead of giving a talk about prayer, I'd much rather create a series of prayer stations designed to give students the opportunity to pray in a variety of ways.

Over the next...

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#Stuff You Can Use #retreats #Prayer #Family #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Mar 31 · 5 min read

Stuff You Can Use: Blended Families Prayer Station

I'm a big believer in the power of experiential learning. To this end, instead of giving a talk about prayer, I'd much rather create a series of prayer stations designed to give students the opportunity to pray in a variety of ways.

Over the next...

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#Stuff You Can Use #gratitude #Prayer #Family #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Feb 17 · 5 min read

Five Minute Friday: Garden

5minutefridayToday, I'm linking up with Lisa-Jo Baker‘s Five Minute Friday. The rules: Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking. 

 This week's prompt: Garden.

Driving up to Grandma and Grandpa's house, the first...

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#Five Minute Friday #Family

Jen Bradbury
Dec 10 · 5 min read

Five Minute Friday: Reflect

5minutefriday

Today, I'm linking up with Lisa-Jo Baker‘s Five Minute Friday. The rules: Write for 5 minutes flat – no editing, no over thinking, no backtracking.

This week's prompt: Reflect. 

19 years ago yesterday, my Grandma died.

I still remember...

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#Five Minute Friday #Family #grief

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  • Notes from the Pandemic: The joy of walking
  • 4 Things I Learned about Intergenerational Ministry from a Family Resort
  • Stuff You Can Use: Forgiven Prayer Station
  • Stuff You Can Use: Blended Families Prayer Station
  • Five Minute Friday: Garden
  • Five Minute Friday: Reflect

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