Jennifer Kenney :: The Good Shepherd

We were pleased to welcome Jennifer Kenney, UPC's Director of Family Ministries, as our first speaker to kick us off this year. Jennifer shared some relatable stories from her journey into and within motherhood and encouraged us with some reflections on this year's theme verse of John 10:10 and the surrounding verses.

Click HERE for the recording of Jennifer's talk.

Enjoy!

Jennifer shared this image and passage and asked a couple of reflection questions:

* Where do you see yourself in this parable?

* What words come to mind for you when you think about having a "full life?"

She offered these words as some that come to mind for her:

Purpose     Safety       Secure
Happy       Gratitude  Play
Balance     Rest          Faith       

Peace

Jesus says in this passage that He is the Good Shepherd. How often do we put ourselves inside the pen as the sheep? As mom's, we often take on the role of the shepherd, with all that comes from caring for our kids & families. But when we allow Jesus to take on the role of shepherd and then look back at some of these words above, it's easier to put them on fully. We can live our most full lives when under the shepherding of Jesus!

Jennifer also suggested these books as great resources for futher reflection and study on this topic:

A Shepherd Looks at Psalm 23

While Shepherd Watch Their Flocks: 40 Daily Reflections on Biblical Leadership