Category: Story
21
May
Tired But With Hope
by Jenn Smith Chen
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I’m tired. Maybe you are, too. This was not my originally planned post, but I think we’ll be okay postponing the Bible study post for...
23
Apr
The Power of Truth and Remembrance
by Jenn Smith Chen
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During a time of uncertainty, I felt my mind and heart shift from one extreme to another, sometimes multiple times in an hour. My husband...
26
Mar
A Costly Sabbath Redeemed
by Jenn Smith Chen
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“Did you enjoy our walk?” my husband asked as we rounded the corner of our street. “I did,” I said as I released a deep...
13
Feb
Attacking the Image of God: Racism
by Jenn Smith Chen
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“So my mom and I are light [skinned], but my dad and brother and sister are dark. My sister said I should use it to...
02
Jan
Welcome, 2020!!
by Jenn Smith Chen
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In the holiday haze that is October-December, the new year is upon us before we even have time to recover from all the fun. It...
05
Dec
The Secrets of Womanhood
by Jenn Smith Chen
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Three of my favorite Women Disciples celebrated a birthday recently. Below is my love letter to them. To the Warriors Pyle, This fifteenth birthday is...
14
Nov
Serving Isn’t Always Sexy
by Jenn Smith Chen
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Some parts of ministry give me a high. I like to imagine it’s similar to a runner’s high, but as I refuse to run, I...
11
Jul
Overcoming: The Power of Story
by Jenn Smith Chen
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One of the most profound aspects of being human is the love of story. Stories powerfully change lives, leave us in wonder, connect us to...
23
May
The Power of Seeing People
by Jenn Smith Chen
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Her mouth was drawn downward as she looked into an animated and giggling crowd of middle schoolers. Her hands were behind her back, and she...
09
May
Mother’s Day: The Beauty & the Mess
by Jenn Smith Chen
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A bright pink envelope caught my attention as I opened the mail on a warm May day. Skipping the bills, I opened it quickly to...