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The Dinner my Kids Cannot WAIT for ALL Year

April 17, 2019 by Jacki Rucksdashel 1 Comment

This Friday Passover begins and my kids are counting down the days. This will be our sixth year participating in the traditional Jewish celebration together as a family.  You guessed it...we're not Jewish, nor do we attend a synagogue.  But we enjoy learning about the culture, people, and … Read More

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Celebrate Holy Week (with simple activities for each day)

April 14, 2019 by Jacki Rucksdashel 6 Comments

Easter week is upon us and this week is called Holy Week...a week set apart to think, ponder, and worship Jesus for his death and resurrection. This post today is for those of us who may be approaching Easter week thinking, "Oh, it's Easter.  Man, how that crept up on me." There's still time … Read More

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Our Easter Must-Do’s

March 23, 2019 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

Easter is April 21st!   Time to GET INTENTIONAL about Easter--telling our kids the story of Jesus and inviting them into the new life they can have through His death and resurrection. We have tried several things over the years, but there are some tried and true traditions that WE MUST DO … Read More

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Alive forever more! (Sixth Easter devotional)

March 26, 2018 by Jacki Rucksdashel 2 Comments

"He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay." Matthew 28:6 Woohoo!  We have made it to the very last and best part of the Easter story!  Up from the grave He arose... Why is it such a big deal that Jesus rose from the grave?  Other than the obvious, … Read More

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The “UnEaster” Basket (and Basket Filler Ideas)

March 21, 2018 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

I'm so excited to introduce you today to my friend Heather and the meaningful way she does Easter baskets with her four boys.  She calls it the "UnEaster" basket because the focus is not on the Easter bunny but on Jesus' forgiveness and the blessings He gives each one of us as His children.  … Read More

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Fill those eggs with The Story!

March 21, 2018 by Jacki Rucksdashel 1 Comment

  Who doesn't like to hunt for eggs?  Along with candy, we like to fill eggs with things that tell the Easter story.   You may have heard of the Resurrection eggs.  These are similar but filled with some things you may be able to find around the house and can duplicate for multiple eggs and … Read More

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Christ Died for Us (Fifth Easter devotional)

March 20, 2018 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

"But here is how God has shown his love for us. While we were still sinners, Christ died for us."  Romans 5:8 It can be a hard concept to understand what sin "can do" to a person but it is especially difficult to explain to children. Last year my pastor spoke on Psalm 40 and gave me a powerful … Read More

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Music and DVDs to add to your Easter experience!

March 18, 2018 by Jacki Rucksdashel 3 Comments

Our family loves music and loves to watch movies together. Music has impacted all of us.  My kids and I have learned Scripture, and hidden truths about God and who He says we are through the power of song.  It's just so easy too! While we're in the house working or playing, in the car driving, … Read More

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A Prayer in the Garden (Fourth Easter Devotional)

March 15, 2018 by Jacki Rucksdashel 2 Comments

"Father,” he said, “everything is possible for you. Take this cup from me. Yet not what I will, but what you will.”   Mark 14: 36 We have reached a turning point in the story of Jesus.  We are now entering the time of Jesus' suffering, and it is hard to read and hard to talk about.  It's … Read More

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The Last Supper (Third Easter devotional)

March 12, 2018 by Jacki Rucksdashel Leave a Comment

Six years ago my husband's family decided to have a "Peep Diorama" contest at our annual Easter egg hunt.  My husband really got into it and created this.  Can you tell which one is Judas? It is only fitting that I share this because we are delving into the story of the Last Supper in our third … 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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