Comments on: The Jesse Tree: a Family-Oriented Way to Focus on the True Meaning of Christmas http://simplemom.net/jesse-tree/ Live intentionally. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:52:55 +0000 hourly 1 By: Carol http://simplemom.net/jesse-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-161447 Carol Fri, 09 Dec 2011 23:47:21 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=855#comment-161447 we have been very blessed by doing Jesse Tree. I get excited thinking of the kids having a great grasp of God's goodness to His people throughout their existence, despite their success or failure. God is faithful and these devo's certainly put that on display; especially with the conclusion of the birth of Jesus. I didn't want such a huge project that it was more work than was special, so we bought a tree kit the first year and grandparents get them store bought ones to replace the paper ones each year. The kids look forward to getting their new ones each year. We just found a reading plan and are sticking to it to make life easier. I know there are a lot out there, but the one we have is great! we have been very blessed by doing Jesse Tree. I get excited thinking of the kids having a great grasp of God’s goodness to His people throughout their existence, despite their success or failure. God is faithful and these devo’s certainly put that on display; especially with the conclusion of the birth of Jesus. I didn’t want such a huge project that it was more work than was special, so we bought a tree kit the first year and grandparents get them store bought ones to replace the paper ones each year. The kids look forward to getting their new ones each year. We just found a reading plan and are sticking to it to make life easier. I know there are a lot out there, but the one we have is great!

]]> By: 10 Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas This Year http://simplemom.net/jesse-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-161237 10 Tips for a Stress-Free Christmas This Year Mon, 05 Dec 2011 17:04:48 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=855#comment-161237 [...] could make a Jesse tree. (I like Simple Mom’s easy ideas on how to begin this meaningful [...] [...] could make a Jesse tree. (I like Simple Mom’s easy ideas on how to begin this meaningful [...]

]]> By: Deborah http://simplemom.net/jesse-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-150416 Deborah Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:10:19 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=855#comment-150416 Hi! I make Jesse Tree Ornaments for Advent. Here’s the link to my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/acupofjoy Custom orders are welcome. I currently have a Christmas special on shipping for Jesse Tree Ornaments – $5 Worldwide! Happy counting down to Jesus’ birthday! Deborah Homemaker Honey homemakerhoney.com deborah@homemakerhoney . com etsy.com/acupofjoy Hi! I make Jesse Tree Ornaments for Advent. Here’s the link to my Etsy shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/acupofjoy

Custom orders are welcome. I currently have a Christmas special on shipping for Jesse Tree Ornaments – $5 Worldwide!

Happy counting down to Jesus’ birthday!
Deborah

Homemaker Honey
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deborah@homemakerhoney . com
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]]> By: Mainstay Ministries http://simplemom.net/jesse-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-127865 Mainstay Ministries Wed, 20 Apr 2011 06:42:28 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=855#comment-127865 This a very nice post. Having this kind of idea during Christmas is such a wonderful tradition. I'm also planning to create my own Jesse tree <a href="http://www.sundaysolutions.com" rel="nofollow">Mainstay Ministries</a> in the future. I'm looking forward for your next post. This a very nice post. Having this kind of idea during Christmas is such a wonderful tradition. I’m also planning to create my own Jesse tree Mainstay Ministries in the future. I’m looking forward for your next post.

]]> By: Toni http://simplemom.net/jesse-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-110049 Toni Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:19:24 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=855#comment-110049 We did the Jesse tree for several years while our youngest son was growing up (he's now in college). I purchased a book that had both children's and adults' devotionals. I used an inexpensive table top Christmas tree. The ornaments were a combination of things we had around the house to homemade to store bought. It really kept the true meaning of Christmas in the forefront of our thoughts rather than getting caught up in all the worldly trappings. I hope that when my son has children, he will continue this wonderful tradition. We did the Jesse tree for several years while our youngest son was growing up (he’s now in college). I purchased a book that had both children’s and adults’ devotionals. I used an inexpensive table top Christmas tree. The ornaments were a combination of things we had around the house to homemade to store bought. It really kept the true meaning of Christmas in the forefront of our thoughts rather than getting caught up in all the worldly trappings. I hope that when my son has children, he will continue this wonderful tradition.

]]> By: Establishing Traditions: Telling the Story of Christmas « Tatum Family http://simplemom.net/jesse-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-110007 Establishing Traditions: Telling the Story of Christmas « Tatum Family Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:06:23 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=855#comment-110007 [...] year, we are “cutting our teeth” on doing a Jesse Tree with Anna. (SimpleMom has a great post where she explains the basics of the Jesse Tree.) I unfortunately missed the Jesse Tree ornament [...] [...] year, we are “cutting our teeth” on doing a Jesse Tree with Anna. (SimpleMom has a great post where she explains the basics of the Jesse Tree.) I unfortunately missed the Jesse Tree ornament [...]

]]> By: Tammy http://simplemom.net/jesse-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-107714 Tammy Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:13:56 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=855#comment-107714 Check out www.aholyexperience.com for an incredible Jesse Tree devotional (includes ornament printouts) Check out http://www.aholyexperience.com for an incredible Jesse Tree devotional (includes ornament printouts)

]]> By: Jodi Jansen http://simplemom.net/jesse-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-102953 Jodi Jansen Thu, 25 Nov 2010 16:28:23 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=855#comment-102953 I love the Jesse Tree. A package of shrinky dink paper from Michaels and a box of pencil crayons has always been our favourite means of creating ornaments for our Jesse Tree. Just draw a symbol or picture of the main event or character from the reading... colour it up (outline with a permanent black marker) and bake it into an ornament. Blessings Jodi I love the Jesse Tree. A package of shrinky dink paper from Michaels and a box of pencil crayons has always been our favourite means of creating ornaments for our Jesse Tree. Just draw a symbol or picture of the main event or character from the reading… colour it up (outline with a permanent black marker) and bake it into an ornament.
Blessings
Jodi

]]> By: The Jesse Tree « The Best Christian Kids Books: Aslan's Library http://simplemom.net/jesse-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-101861 The Jesse Tree « The Best Christian Kids Books: Aslan's Library Mon, 15 Nov 2010 21:38:48 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=855#comment-101861 [...] if you’re a total overachiever, check out this archived post from Simple Mom on how to make your own Jesse tree. Let us know if you do it, and how it [...] [...] if you’re a total overachiever, check out this archived post from Simple Mom on how to make your own Jesse tree. Let us know if you do it, and how it [...]

]]> By: Nicole http://simplemom.net/jesse-tree/comment-page-1/#comment-101051 Nicole Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:33:43 +0000 http://simplemom.net/?p=855#comment-101051 Christmas has everything to do whith the birth of Christ. Christmas its self means the 'mass of Christ', or the mission of Christ. Christmas is a time to remember the love of God in an effort to save mankind sent his only Son to Earth with a choice to save us. While I do not believe the actual day of Christ's birth was December 25 is irrevelent, it is a day to set aside and remember that we were saved from ourselves by the choice of someone who believed in us even though He knew so many of us would not believe in Him. Christmas has everything to do whith the birth of Christ. Christmas its self means the ‘mass of Christ’, or the mission of Christ. Christmas is a time to remember the love of God in an effort to save mankind sent his only Son to Earth with a choice to save us. While I do not believe the actual day of Christ’s birth was December 25 is irrevelent, it is a day to set aside and remember that we were saved from ourselves by the choice of someone who believed in us even though He knew so many of us would not believe in Him.

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