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Saying “YES” to share His Story (The Season of the Ornament Exchange)

October 11, 2014 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

  This is one of my favorite times of the year.  It is the season where groups come together for the ornament exchange of the Jesse Tree. I love meeting new leaders, and rekindling the relationship with leaders from years past.  It is humbling to watch new families come together to … Read More

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Why You Never Grow too Old to Love Rainbows

September 17, 2014 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

Your promises have proved to be true. I love them.  Psalm 119:140 It’s the third time since saying goodnight that she has called me into her room. “You’re not going anywhere, are you?” No sweetie.  I’m right outside your room. “You promise?” There it is again.  Her desperate plea for … Read More

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Well, I Declare…

August 7, 2014 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

Tomorrow I am headed to a writing conference in Dallas called Declare. Ha!  Writing??  What is that? :)  Last time I did that was Easter. Since then we have fixed up our house, finished our second year of homeschooling, put our house on the market, SOLD a house, attended a family reunion, … Read More

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Creating the “Habit” of Family Devotionals

January 4, 2014 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

Christmas is over, and the Jesse Tree is packed away...Bummer!  So what do we do now?!!       The first year we began the Jesse Tree it was the FIRST consistent time Richard and I had done anything regarding a family "devotional" time.  It was such a blessing to spend time … Read More

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Our Favorite Meaningful Christmas Activities

November 24, 2013 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

Along with the Jesse Tree, we love to do activities over the holidays that shout "Jesus!"  There are so many voices out there, and we want His name to be the loudest.  So, I wanted to share with you some of our favorite things to do throughout December.    10 Meaningful Christmas … Read More

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And the winners are…

November 23, 2013 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

Thank you to everyone who entered to win a devotional book!  We were so blown away by your response and support!  My husband pulled out his fedora hat, and I so wish I had a picture of him in it to show you!  We did the whole "draw a name out of hat" trick.  It's not rafflecopter, but the kids … Read More

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How to Lead an Ornament Exchange

October 20, 2013 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

Are you ready to share the Jesse Tree with your family this Christmas?  Would you like to have a unique set of ornaments to share with them too?  How would you like to lead an ornament exchange? Are you wondering if you could lead one?  I did too.  It seemed like a big task to take on.  I wasn't … Read More

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The Heart Behind the Devotionals

October 20, 2013 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

I am a former teacher.  Although, I tell people I traded in my classroom teaching for teaching at home.  I like teaching tools that are organized, clear, consise, and meaningful.  When we began compiling the devotional for the Jesse Tree, our desire was to create something that would make it … Read More

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What does a Jesse Tree Look Like?

October 19, 2013 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

  When my husband and I got married, we had a Christmas wedding.  Our first Christmas together was on our honeymoon.  We went to the Smokey Mountains so it was the perfect setting for a romantic, white Christmas.    We went into town at the local grocery store, and bought a little tree, a few … Read More

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About the Jesse Tree Project

Welcome! So glad you came to visit. I'm Jacki and I love to spend intentional time sharing Jesus with my kids and others. One of the ways that I do that is through the Jesse Tree. Join me in the privilege of finding ways to lead our young ones to Him!

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The Jesse Tree has been such a neat way to share with my family the real meaning of why we celebrate Christmas. I love the stories and having an ornament for my children to hang on the tree. We can lo...

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