Author: Jen Manglos
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Abused
Abuse is an ugly word with ugly meaning behind it. Today, we choose to lean into the uncomfortable and reflect on being abused, witnessing the effects of abuse, and perhaps even abusing others. Slowly browse these photos as you consider your own experience. Following the images, you will find a corresponding Bible verse and prayer.…
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Judged
For today’s Online Station of the Cross, we are invited to reflect on the act of being judged (or perhaps the act of judging others). Slowly browse these photos as you consider your own experience. Following the images, you will find a corresponding Bible verse and prayer. (Note: Submit your photos now and tag @OakHouseRetreats…
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Denied
Here we find ourselves on day 4 of the Online Stations of the Cross, where we explore the experience of being denied. Slowly browse these photos as you consider your own experience of being denied. Following the images, you will find a corresponding Bible verse and prayer. (Note: Submit your photos now and tag @OakHouseRetreats #denied).…
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Condemned
Welcome to day 3 of the Online Stations of the Cross. Slowly browse these photos as you consider your own experience of being condemned. Following the images, you will find a corresponding Bible verse and prayer. (Note: Submit your photos now and tag @OakHouseRetreats #condemned). At daybreak the council of the elders…
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Betrayed
We now find ourselves on day 2 of the Online Stations of the Cross. Slowly browse these photos as you consider your own experience of being betrayed. Following the images, you will find a corresponding Bible verse and prayer. (Note: Submit your photos now and tag @OakHouseRetreats #betrayed). …
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Troubled
Welcome to day 1 of the Online Stations of the Cross. Slowly browse these photos as you consider your own experience of being troubled. Following the images, you will find a corresponding Bible verse and prayer. (Note: Submit your photos now and tag @OakHouseRetreats #troubled). Then Jesus went with his disciples to a…
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What does resurrected look like?
As we move from winter to spring, this season more than any other gives us sight to the movement from death to life. It gives us a glimpse of resurrection. Where do you see resurrection around you? Where do you spy life bursting through what once was dead? Share these images* on Instagram or Facebook,…
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What does buried look like?
The reality of death often doesn’t feel true until the burial. Where do you catch glimpses of being buried in your daily life? Share these images* on Instagram or Facebook, tagging @OakHouseRetreats and using #buried. These images will be shared starting on April 4 for a Stations of the Cross photo sharing experience. And remember,…
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What does died look like?
No matter how hard we try to avoid it, death is the reality we all face. We see evidence of its existence all around us. Today, keep your eyes open for signs of death. Share these images* on Instagram or Facebook, tagging @OakHouseRetreats and using #died. These images will be shared starting on April 4…
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What does insulted look like?
We all may have advanced degrees in insulting others. That’s a painful truth. The challenge in today’s photo, is to find instances of insults without condemning other people. I’m grateful for Christine Lee Smith’s example, which may help guide what we’re looking for today when capturing images of insults. Share these images* on Instagram or…