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Jennifer Noricks

Fine Tuning the Family: Foundations, Fun, and Faith

Author: Jen Noricks

I love Jesus, LGBTQ people, and my local church. I am committed to no longer being complicit in a religious system that discriminates against anyone. I am an advocate and pastor-in-training, focused on serving LGBTQ people and the people who love them; especially those who have experienced rejection by their faith community. I am a licensed master social worker (LMSW) in the state of Michigan for both macro and clinical practice. My B.A. in Psychology is from Olivet Nazarene University. I earned an MSW degree from Wayne State University. I have worked with children and adults, families and individuals; in medical, residential, and outpatient settings. My professional education and experience have helped me to be a better advocate, mom, wife, leader, teacher, and person. I would love to speak at your organization's event! You can see my writing at JenniferNoricks.com. To contact me about a speaking engagement, please email Jen.Noricks@gmail.com. Current Obsession: Kevin Pollak's Chat Show Current Daily Devotional Goal: Reading 5 chapters of the Bible per day. I'm reading from Genesis, Psalms, Proverbs, Matthew, and Romans at this time. Recent Creative Projects: Repainting & Repurposing my childhood desk; Gearing up to tweet about Project Runway What Gets Me Excited: Fine-tuning the family through stronger foundations, faith, and fun My Dream: That my writing and speaking would be a helpful resource for families who want to form close relationships and find peace.
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Parents Have Feelings Too: Setting Emotional Boundaries with Your Child, Part One

May 25, 2015May 26, 2015 Jen Noricks

My daughter made me cry during dinner. Twice. About a month ago, my husband and I were sitting at the dinner table with our 8-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. My daughter was not happy with what I had cooked. What … Continue reading Parents Have Feelings Too: Setting Emotional Boundaries with Your Child, Part One

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Photos of Devon-Aire Park

April 14, 2015May 26, 2015 Jen Noricks

My artist friend, Shirley, asked for photos of our neighborhood park. Here you go, Shirley! Notice the white spire of our church building in the background. Continue reading Photos of Devon-Aire Park

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Creating a Church Nursery Space for Crawlers

January 11, 2015May 26, 2015 Jen Noricks

I lead Children’s Ministry at my small church. Our youngest children are in a large classroom; they range in age from birth to Pre-Kindergarten. It was impossible for our workers to find a safe spot for newly mobile infants. Thanks … Continue reading Creating a Church Nursery Space for Crawlers

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How I Met Your Mother: Sitcom or Mystery?

April 7, 2014May 26, 2015 Jen Noricks

Less than a week ago, “How I Met Your Mother” bid its followers farewell in a finale that has been widely criticized. Fans were disappointed. It made no sense, they argued. How did the characters end up there, when they … Continue reading How I Met Your Mother: Sitcom or Mystery?

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“Blessed are those who defend their rights,” said nobody, ever.

February 21, 2014May 26, 2015 Jen Noricks

This week, I have been thinking hard about the self-identified Christians making news. Some believe their religious freedom is under attack. They are fighting back by seeking to legalize discrimination. I was actually going to write an entire post about that … Continue reading “Blessed are those who defend their rights,” said nobody, ever.

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Extreme Inner Makeover: Christmas Edition

December 17, 2013May 26, 2015 Jen Noricks

My family’s photo was taken this year on the first Saturday of December. The smiling lady is me. Sometimes, in past Christmas seasons, I felt more like this lady: If we were all to make a list of all the … Continue reading Extreme Inner Makeover: Christmas Edition

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Acts of Service at Home: A Love Language

November 1, 2013November 1, 2013 Jen Noricks

“Dear children, let us not love with words or speech but with actions and in truth” (I John 3:18). Did you ever notice that it’s sometimes easier to provide special acts of service to people outside of your family? If … Continue reading Acts of Service at Home: A Love Language

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I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts! : Why Christians Should Celebrate Halloween

October 30, 2013May 26, 2015 Jen Noricks

“Halloween,” I wrote on my Facebook page. “A preschool party, 1st grade party, school-wide party, and 2 trunk-or-treat events. Good grief! This is getting to be as expensive as Christmas!” Halloween is a growing industry in the U.S. According to … Continue reading I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts! : Why Christians Should Celebrate Halloween

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Raising Bright Children

September 11, 2013September 11, 2013 Jen Noricks

I just read a fascinating article on Psychology Today‘s website called “The Trouble with Bright Girls.” I was pleased to see that they have published quite a few articles about bright children. Can’t wait to see what else they have to say! Continue reading Raising Bright Children

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With God (and Pinterest), All Things Are Possible

September 9, 2013June 3, 2015 Jen Noricks

For my series “Superhero VBS On A Budget” (including detailed lesson plans and curriculum) click here. “With God, all things are possible.” Matthew 19:26 VBS 2013. Superhero Kids. No budget. Thank you, Pinterest! Last spring, I agreed to coordinate our … Continue reading With God (and Pinterest), All Things Are Possible

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