Happy Easter! Now what? If the two angels from Acts 1 had any say in the matter, they’d say, “Quit gawking.” The implied undertone: We’re glad you had a happy Easter, now get busy, there is work to be done, a Resurrection to be lived. In fact, to quote the two angels from Acts 1:10-11, words uttered just moments … [Read more...]
Lent: The “21 Day Fix” for Our Souls
Whether or not your faith tradition practices Lent, and whether or not you’ve heard of the recent “21 Day Fix” fitness rage, your soul can benefit from building muscle in the area of saying “no.” This is a vital exercise because when Jesus tells us in Matthew 16 to deny ourselves to be His disciple, he’s telling us that the most … [Read more...]
Lent: The “21 Day Fix” for the Soul
The Lenten Season is the “21 Day Fix” fitness surge for our souls. Or perhaps more accurately, the 40-Day Fix for our souls. Whether or not your faith tradition practices Lent, and whether or not you’ve heard of the recent “21 Day Fix” fitness rage, your soul can benefit from building muscle in the area of saying “no.” This is a … [Read more...]
5 New Year’s Resolutions from Bible People
Recently I noticed a new stain in our carpet and said to myself, “I need to spray some Resolve on that.” And then I thought, wouldn’t it be great if resolve was that easy to come by? Got a temptation? Spray on some resolve. Need to persevere? Spray on some resolve. Unfortunately, you can’t buy life … [Read more...]
The Gift of Thankfulness: For the God Who Has Everything
Never underestimate the power of Thanksgiving. For starters, it’s a gift God enjoys. And let’s admit it, God is a hard gift-shop. He has everything. Literally. Further, a thankful heart may be the quickest route to a protected heart. Romans 1 tells us that thanksgiving keeps us from being futile in our thinking. It … [Read more...]
On Top of The Mountain
I have to level with you; there are few things cooler than standing on top of a mountain and looking down over creation. A few weeks ago our campus ministry hiked to the top of a mountain overlooking the New River Gorge in West Virginia. It was absolutely breathtaking. We often describe spiritual encounters with God … [Read more...]