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What does Advent Look Like with Older Kids? (FREE Pocket Cards)

November 19, 2018 by Jacki Rucksdashel 7 Comments

{Today I am so excited to welcome back as a guest writer, my mentor, a dear friend, and a fellow mom who has raised four boys and now helps those of us in the "little" years, Leslie!  This year we have so many families doing the Jesse Tree with teens and tweens.  I get questions often about how to … Read More

Filed Under: A Purposeful Christmas, Discipleship, Jesse Tree

10 Tips for an Awesome Jesse Tree Experience with Little Ones (FREE Printable)

November 15, 2018 by Jacki Rucksdashel 6 Comments

On our first night to start the Jesse Tree eight years ago, our little Jesse Tree came crashing down to the floor after our daughter decided it would be fun to look closer at all the ornaments.  After we swept up the broken balls, and hung back up the ornaments and decorations that could be saved, … Read More

Filed Under: A Purposeful Christmas, Discipleship, Jesse Tree

Planning a Luke 2:52 Summer

May 16, 2017 by Jacki Rucksdashel 2 Comments

[A special thank you to Terri Conlin, a sweet mentor, who shared this verse with me in regard to what she did with her children when they were little.  You inspired words and direction for all the thoughts I was having!] Summer is upon us and I find myself both relieved and a bit anxious. I … Read More

Filed Under: Discipleship, Summer

Unlocking the Hearts of Your Children to Worship

August 26, 2016 by Jacki Rucksdashel 6 Comments

  I'll never forget the first time Richard and I went to church together when we were dating.  I was super nervous. It was silly really, but I was wondering how each of us would respond during the music.  Will he raise his hands?  Will I? What if I get super emotional because of … Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, Discipleship

Keeping a Christ Centered Perspective

August 8, 2016 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

The beginning of a new school year feels much like New Year's to me.  A build up of anticipation of the season ahead, excitement of a fresh start, the setting of new goals, and a bucket full of hope to do things better this year. If you are anything like me, you have spent a good bit of time over … Read More

Filed Under: Back to School, Discipleship

Trading Happiness for Contentment (Our Family’s Lenten Journey)

February 12, 2016 by Jacki Rucksdashel 2 Comments

It seems like it was an accumulation of slow compromises that got us here. I never wanted to wake up one day and say, "I've got spoiled kids." Yet I find myself right in the middle of a war of entitlement in my home.   My eyes have slowly been opening to this reality for several … Read More

Filed Under: Discipleship, Easter, Family matters

Trusting in His Double-Portion, Not my Ability

October 2, 2015 by Jacki Rucksdashel 1 Comment

"I am feeling that urge to run on the hamster wheel again," I confessed to my friend last week. I ran through the long list of things that needed to be done, anxiety even rising in my heart as I was going through the list with her on the phone. One of the greatest temptations I fight on a … Read More

Filed Under: Discipleship

The Art of “Getting Along” When You’re SO Different

September 16, 2015 by Jacki Rucksdashel 2 Comments

The above picture perfectly depicts my day to day. One child is always anticipating, moving forward to the next thing.  The other is content to just enjoy the moment, not thinking about what is to come but only aware of what is right in front of him. And then there's me somewhere in the … Read More

Filed Under: Discipleship, Family matters

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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