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Jen Bradbury
Mar 29 · 5 min read

The problem with Bible Bucks

I’ve seen several recent posts in various online youth ministry discussion forums about how we can get kids and tweens to read Scripture.

Several people have suggested instituting a “Bible Bucks” program. The idea is that when young people read ...

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#Easter #Teaching #scripture #children #Jesus #youth ministry

Jen Bradbury
Apr 11 · 5 min read

Notes from the Pandemic: A happy Easter?

This morning, I recorded my children’s message for tomorrow’s virtual Easter service. I began it without thinking, by saying, “Happy Easter!”

As soon as the words came out of my mouth, I inwardly questioned them.

Will this really be a happy...

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#Easter #church #Holy Week #children #grief #Pandemic #Jesus

Jen Bradbury
Apr 21 · 5 min read

Footwashing

During Holy Week, my congregation holds worship on each of The Great Three Days: Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday.

Though I grew up in a church that held a Good Friday worship service, the concept of worshipping on each of these...

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#scripture #Jesus #Missions #faith formation #worship #Transformation #Easter

Jen Bradbury
Apr 17 · 5 min read

Judas' betrayal, Jesus' glory

As my senior pastor says, "At our place, we do church. Especially this time of the year. Holy Week." I had the privilege of preaching on Isaiah 50:4-9a, Hebrews 12:1-3, and John 13:21-32 during Holy Wednesday worship. The reflection I shared...

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#Jesus #crucifixion #atonement #hope #church #scripture #Easter

Jen Bradbury
Apr 03 · 5 min read

2 things I've learned about counselings others, even while grieving myself

On Easter, as our opening hymn began, so too did my tears. Fresh tears of grief flowed freely, the result of having endured the most difficult two weeks of my life. Those tears mixed with tears of joy that came from celebrating the risen Christ.

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#counseling #death #Easter #grief

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Latest Posts

  • The problem with Bible Bucks
  • Notes from the Pandemic: A happy Easter?
  • Footwashing
  • Judas' betrayal, Jesus' glory
  • 2 things I've learned about counselings others, even while grieving myself

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