Category: Spiritual Formation
18
Jun
Fresh Bread, Fresh Word
by Jenn Smith Chen
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“Look up, Sweet Girl! I have fresh food for you!” I had been introducing new food to her, and she was slowly learning the mechanics...
14
May
To My Students
by Jenn Smith Chen
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This week marks the end of the school year for California Coast Bible College, where I teach Intro to Bible Study. I wrote this letter...
19
Mar
Gentleness and Peace in COVID19
by Jenn Smith Chen
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March is Women’s History Month, and my plan was to spend the month highlighting women from church history; then COVID19 finally came to the United...
23
Jan
Relationships with Christ-Followers 2020
by Jenn Smith Chen
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“Anyone who loves their brother and sister lives in the light, and there is nothing in them to make them stumble” 1 John 2:10 (NIV)....
16
Jan
Relationship with God in 2020
by Jenn Smith Chen
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“Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you” Psalm 9:10 (NIV). In various verses throughout...
09
Jan
Paths Straight in 2020
by Jenn Smith Chen
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I used to memorize Scripture in Sunday school for stickers (and, let’s be real, for also the bragging rights for said stickers). I don’t remember...
17
Oct
The Power of a Negativity Fast
by Jenn Smith Chen
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Do you ever feel it’s easier to have grace for others than for yourself? From a young age, my idea of God would be considered...
10
Oct
Be Good to the Baby
by Jenn Smith Chen
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“Do you see the baby? Is she your friend?” I asked Sweet Girl. She cooed and gurgled in response as she gazed at her reflection...
03
Oct
A Life Reflecting
by Jenn Smith Chen
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“They” say parenthood is an opportunity for refinement. “They” also say what does not kill you makes you stronger. I don’t think these people are...
16
May
Striving in the Quiet with Jesus, 2 of 2
by Jenn Smith Chen
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I awoke naturally to the sounds of elated chirping birds. Soft sunlight peeped through the partially opened curtains. It was a new day in my...