I share below what caught my attention – the dangers of a Bible reading plan. After each of McCheyene’s points of danger, I offer a few questions to enable the point to help you create … Read More
Apps My Soul Appreciates
Not available for Android. Dr. Eric Haskins, founder of Create Space, currently lives in the Chicago area and is also passionate about grilling and strategy boardgames.
Journey Through Mark Communal Journal
Our imagination is a powerful ally in our Christian formation. Consider how often Jesus answered a question with a story, a metaphor or a parable. Jesus in word and deed encourages us to engage our … Read More
The Gift of Advent
I know what you’re thinking, “What time? There’s so much to be done. And now I have all these extra holiday gatherings to go to.” And yes, this is true and yet may I encourage … Read More
Always Thank-FULL
I shared the following post at the end of the summer, but there is no better time to reflect on a lifestyle of thanksgiving and gratitude than before a national holiday where it is at … Read More
Recalibrate.
I love this word to describe our Sunday mornings with our community of faith. To calibrate – according to the dictionary – means “to correct a process by checking or adjusting again in comparison with … Read More
ACTS of Prayer: Supplication – Acts of Mission
But what does supplication really mean? Supplication is about mission – it’s about intercession on behalf of others. It’s about sharing the grace, love, peace and joy we have just prayed through by way of … Read More
ACTS of Prayer: Thanksgiving – Acts of Gratitude
Knowing we are loved and invited, we approach God not out of fear or shame, but out of a thankful heart for the grace and life we have, are and will receive. Think of how … Read More
ACTS of Prayer: Confession – Acts of Authenticity
We began our prayer journey through ACTS with Adoration – remembering the beauty, grace and love of God. From the transformative, embrace of Christ’s love and grace we are now ready to enter into Confession. … Read More
ACTS of Prayer: Adoration – Acts of Love
Mary is in contrast to Martha. Mary sat at the feet of Jesus listening, worshiping, adoring. Have you ever noticed how each time we find Mary in the Gospels she is in this same place? … Read More