Anything but Ordinary study journal
Art, Prompts, & Study Tools Following the Stories of our Ancestors in faith
We've crafted a 12-weeks-long study journal following the Abrahamic family narratives featured in Year A of the RCL for Ordinary Time. These are messy stories fully of complexity and promise that often hold a mirror up to our current society, perhaps more than we'd like. To dig deep into these narratives, we've created a printable booklet that is part devotional, part scripture study, part personal journal.
Each week dives into one of these family stories through art, visio divina meditation, scripture study, artist reflections, creative writing prompts, and prayer. The beginning of the journal has planning pages to help you add a touch of organization to the events that fill your days. The journal is organized around the weeks of June 18-Sept 3, but we hope you will work through the weekly prompts at whatever pace/timeline you choose.
Abrahamic family stories featured:
A Child Promised to Abraham and Sarah
Hagar and Ishmael are Cast Away
The Binding of Isaac
The Marriage of Isaac and Rebekah
The Birth of Jacob and Esau
Jacob’s Dream at Bethel
Jacob Marries Leah and Rachel
Jacob Wrestles at Peniel
Joseph’s Brothers Sell Him into Slavery
Joseph Reveals Himself to His Brothers
Moses’ Birth
Moses and the Burning Bush
PRINTING INFO: Download includes print-ready PDFs for printing in color and black and white (for a budget-friendly option). The booklet prints on 28 color pages (14 pages double-sided) and is arranged to be folded in half to create a 5.5"x8.5" booklet. Click on one of the products below to view more photos and printing details.
To make our resources accessible to congregations of all sizes, we offer tiered pricing. Please choose the licensing option below based on how many copies of the journal you wish to print, for yourself and/or your church/community. Your support makes our ministry possible! Pssst . . . this resource is included in our Anything but Ordinary Bundle.
PS: THIS IS A DIGITAL PRODUCT ONLY—YOU PRINT THE COPIES YOU NEED!
[This journal is included in our Anything but Ordinary Bundle of resources]
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FOR ONE-TIME LICENSE
As you move through both the busy and slow moments of the summer, we hope this journal will create space for reflection, study, and intention. The journal includes content for 12 weeks, but you can work through the weekly prompts at whatever pace you wish.
Each week focuses on one of the Abrahamic family narratives in Genesis, inviting you to dig deeper through art, visual and written reflections, and prayer. Planning pages at the beginning of the journal will help you add a touch of organization to the events that fill your days. We invite you to take your time with these weekly resources, returning to them at home, on vacation, and in worship.
NEW REVISED VERSION: This file has been revised so that it no longer includes dates from 2017. All dates have been removed so that you can use this devo for any season.
If you're interested in printing copies of this journal for your church or community, please choose one of the other licensing options below, depending on how many copies you wish to print.
[This journal is included in our Anything but Ordinary Bundle of resources]
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FOR ONE-TIME LICENSE
As you move through both the busy and slow moments of the summer, we hope this journal will create space for reflection, study, and intention. The journal includes content for 12 weeks, but you can work through the weekly prompts at whatever pace you wish.
Each week focuses on one of the Abrahamic family narratives in Genesis, inviting you to dig deeper through art, visual and written reflections, and prayer. Planning pages at the beginning of the journal will help you add a touch of organization to the events that fill your days. We invite you to take your time with these weekly resources, returning to them at home, on vacation, and in worship.
NEW REVISED VERSION: This file has been revised so that it no longer includes dates from 2017. All dates have been removed so that you can use this devo for any season.
[This journal is included in our Anything but Ordinary Bundle of resources]
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FOR ONE-TIME LICENSE
As you move through both the busy and slow moments of the summer, we hope this journal will create space for reflection, study, and intention. The journal includes content for 12 weeks (June 18-Sept 3), but you can work through the weekly prompts at whatever pace you wish.
Each week focuses on one of the Abrahamic family narratives in Genesis, inviting you to dig deeper through art, visual and written reflections, and prayer. Planning pages at the beginning of the journal will help you add a touch of organization to the events that fill your days. We invite you to take your time with these weekly resources, returning to them at home, on vacation, and in worship.
NEW REVISED VERSION: This file has been revised so that it no longer includes dates from 2017. All dates have been removed so that you can use this devo for any season.
[This journal is included in our Anything but Ordinary Bundle of resources]
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FOR ONE-TIME LICENSE
As you move through both the busy and slow moments of the summer, we hope this journal will create space for reflection, study, and intention. The journal includes content for 12 weeks, but you can work through the weekly prompts at whatever pace you wish.
Each week focuses on one of the Abrahamic family narratives in Genesis, inviting you to dig deeper through art, visual and written reflections, and prayer. Planning pages at the beginning of the journal will help you add a touch of organization to the events that fill your days. We invite you to take your time with these weekly resources, returning to them at home, on vacation, and in worship.
NEW REVISED VERSION: This file has been revised so that it no longer includes dates from 2017. All dates have been removed so that you can use this devo for any season.
[This journal is included in our Anything but Ordinary Bundle of resources]
DIGITAL DOWNLOAD FOR ONE-TIME LICENSE
As you move through both the busy and slow moments of the summer, we hope this journal will create space for reflection, study, and intention. The journal includes content for 12 weeks, but you can work through the weekly prompts at whatever pace you wish.
Each week focuses on one of the Abrahamic family narratives in Genesis, inviting you to dig deeper through art, visual and written reflections, and prayer. Planning pages at the beginning of the journal will help you add a touch of organization to the events that fill your days. We invite you to take your time with these weekly resources, returning to them at home, on vacation, and in worship.
NEW REVISED VERSION: This file has been revised so that it no longer includes dates from 2017. All dates have been removed so that you can use this devo for any season.