Our Jesse Tree, a daughter's creativity, and info for Jesse Tree -- Day 5

(Watch Sweet Communion tomorrow for a special 100th post -- which, as of right now, I have no idea what it will be.)

Some photos of our Jesse Tree

And ... several months ago I had my oldest kids take tests to verify their learning styles (auditory, visual or kinesthetic). Emma



knew that her test identified her as a kinesthetic learner, so it's hard to argue with her when she wants to do something with her hands while she listens. As we were having our Jesse Tree discussion tonight, she built her own Jesse tree with Imaginext toys that were already in the living room floor ...

(Look, it's surrounded by attentive, listening warriors!)

Now, for your day 5 info.

Day 5 -- Abraham and the Promise of a Nation

Scripture Passages: Genesis 12: 1-7; 15: 1-18 (story of Abraham is in Gen. 12-Genesis 25)
God continued his redemption story as He made His covenant with Abraham, whose descendents became God's chosen people.

Key Verse: Genesis 15:5 -- "And he brought him outside and said, 'Look toward heaven, and number the stars, if you are able to number them ... So shall your offspring be.'"

Suggested Symbols: stars or starry sky