An extremely rare occurrence is on my calendar for this week. I get to have lunch with my dear friend, Lindsay. Our friendship extends over a decade, but due to the hustle and bustle of life, we have not connected in a while. I want to make the most of our time together, because I know this moment will be gone before I know it. As ridiculous as it may appear, I am deeply considering making conversation cards to assure our conversation if filled with as much intention as possible.
As an extreme extrovert, I struggle to be a good listener at times, and I don’t want this to be the case at this meal. Now while this idea might read as lame, cheesy, or unnecessary-hear me out. I desire and expect something meaningful to occur at this lunch (once …show more content…
Every moment is bursting at the seams with potential to discover the holy in “Holy-day”. During the hustle and bustle, why not count on the many symbols of the season as conversation cue cards for you and your children? Whether passing the giant Christmas tree downtown, or eating Gingerbread Men during fellowship time a sacred conversation awaits! Plus-it gives a great visual for the child to learn alongside of you. …show more content…
What gifts could the poor shepherds have brought him when he was born? What gifts did the wealthy magis/wise men bring him?
Star: Would you have been able to find your way to the manger by just following the east star? Have you heard the one about God’s promise to Abraham?
Candy Cane: The shape of this yummy candy is like a shepherd’s staff. What Shepherds do you know in the Bible? Moses, David, and Jesus talks about God caring for us like a shepherd cares for his sheep.
Gingerbread (hu)man Cookies: This cookie reminds me of how very much God wanted to be close to his children again that he became one of us-he became human in Jesus. Emmanuel means ‘God with us’. Did you know Jesus was both fully human and fully divine? In “christianese” we call this, “God incarnate”. This is one of the biggest mysteries of our faith.
Christmas Day Treats: This pecan pie is so decadent and this turkey could not be more savory. What do you taste in each bite? Can you tell what ingredients Grandma used? This reminds me of a Bible verse where we “taste and see that the Lord is good.” Listen to your stomach. Is it telling you you are full? If so, is there someone with whom you think we could share the rest of our
As an extreme extrovert, I struggle to be a good listener at times, and I don’t want this to be the case at this meal. Now while this idea might read as lame, cheesy, or unnecessary-hear me out. I desire and expect something meaningful to occur at this lunch (once …show more content…
Every moment is bursting at the seams with potential to discover the holy in “Holy-day”. During the hustle and bustle, why not count on the many symbols of the season as conversation cue cards for you and your children? Whether passing the giant Christmas tree downtown, or eating Gingerbread Men during fellowship time a sacred conversation awaits! Plus-it gives a great visual for the child to learn alongside of you. …show more content…
What gifts could the poor shepherds have brought him when he was born? What gifts did the wealthy magis/wise men bring him?
Star: Would you have been able to find your way to the manger by just following the east star? Have you heard the one about God’s promise to Abraham?
Candy Cane: The shape of this yummy candy is like a shepherd’s staff. What Shepherds do you know in the Bible? Moses, David, and Jesus talks about God caring for us like a shepherd cares for his sheep.
Gingerbread (hu)man Cookies: This cookie reminds me of how very much God wanted to be close to his children again that he became one of us-he became human in Jesus. Emmanuel means ‘God with us’. Did you know Jesus was both fully human and fully divine? In “christianese” we call this, “God incarnate”. This is one of the biggest mysteries of our faith.
Christmas Day Treats: This pecan pie is so decadent and this turkey could not be more savory. What do you taste in each bite? Can you tell what ingredients Grandma used? This reminds me of a Bible verse where we “taste and see that the Lord is good.” Listen to your stomach. Is it telling you you are full? If so, is there someone with whom you think we could share the rest of our