I love the Psalms. They are such rich, authentic prayers by real, broken people. Last week, I shared some reflections on the first part of Psalm 23. Today, I want to look at the middle section of Psalm 23. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no … Continue reading Reflections on the Psalms: Psalm 23 Part 2
Category: Christian Life
Fitness Friday: The Tyranny of the Scale
I weigh myself everyday. Sometimes twice a day. Experts recommend that you don't do that. Whatever. However- when you do that, what can happen is you experience what I like to call the Tyranny of the Scale. Most people, when they are losing weight, will lose a few pounds, then gain a pound, then plateau … Continue reading Fitness Friday: The Tyranny of the Scale
Reflections on the Psalms: 23rd Psalm
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. Psalm 23:1-3 (KJV) This is probably the most well known chapter in the Bible. … Continue reading Reflections on the Psalms: 23rd Psalm
Comparison is the Thief of Joy
There I was, at the gym, pumping iron, and feeling good. I was lifting more weight than I had ever lifted before in my life! And then it happened. I looked over, saw some skinny dude racking up the weight on his bar, and lift more weight and pound out more reps than what I … Continue reading Comparison is the Thief of Joy
Reflections on the Psalms: Part 1
Back in Jr. High, I have this vivid memory of feeling like an outsider and like I didn’t know my place. Have you ever felt that way? If you’re like most people- you probably have felt that way at some point in your life. Now- Jr. High is awkward for pretty much everybody. You’re getting … Continue reading Reflections on the Psalms: Part 1
Good Friday
I've always liked the comic strip "B.C." In a very succinct way, here's why we call it "Good Friday."
What Would Yoda Say About Discipleship?
Do or do not. There is no try. Or, at least, that what Yoda said. Here's the question- Are you reproducing yourself? Not- are you trying to raise up leaders? No- are you actually doing it? Wherever you are in life- its so important to train up others to take your place. To work yourself … Continue reading What Would Yoda Say About Discipleship?
Book Review: The Pastor by Eugene Peterson
For some reason, it took me about eighteen months to get through The Pastor by Eugene Peterson. It probably had something to do with the fact that in that time frame we moved from Colorado to Wisconsin, helped plant a new church, I finished my M.A. in Theological Studies, and my wife and I had … Continue reading Book Review: The Pastor by Eugene Peterson
Setting Goals
Last spring I was in a Men's Growth Group that went through the 33 Series study. It was awesome. One of the core truths we learned was that a man needs to REJECT PASSIVITY. So true! God has designed us to CREATE and CULTIVATE and to partner with Him to help build God's Kingdom. This … Continue reading Setting Goals
Guide to Official Worship Signals
Growing up at a charismatic church, going to a Lutheran junior high, and graduating from a fundamentalist Baptist high school, I saw many different ways to worship. I love this "non denominational guide to official worship signals"! Brilliant!
ERIK LINDEEN 