What It REALLY MEANS When we think of the word "blessed," what comes to mind? Maybe a dream job, financial security, a healthy family, or the perfect vacation. If you scroll through social media, you'll see people posting about their new house, engagement, or promotion, with the hashtag #BLESSED. But when Jesus talks about blessing … Continue reading What It Means to Be Blessed
There's just something about getting our hands or our feet in the dirt that is good for our souls. I know- it sounds weird but it's true! I think it's maybe because man was formed from the dirt and then God gave us his breath to give us a soul. In the Bible, the Hebrew … Continue reading Cultivating a Healthy Soul: Saying Yes to the Invitation
I never thought I struggled with anxiety or mental health...until the world changed in 2020. A few months into the global pandemic I had a full-fledged mental health breakdown. I'll share more about that someday, but what I learned was the importance of mental health and making sure I was listening to the right voices. … Continue reading Whose Voice Are You Listening To? Finding Clarity in Chaos
Two weeks ago, I embarked on a new journey I’m calling the “Better Man Project.” For 10 weeks I’m going to be “micro-habit stacking”. So what does that mean? Each week I’ll be adding 2 new habits that are designed to help me live a healthier life and help me as I grow and become … Continue reading Better Man Project Week 2
About a week ago, I embarked on a new journey I'm calling the "Better Man Project." For 10 weeks I'm going to be "micro-habit stacking". So what does that mean? Each week I'll be adding 2 new habits that are designed to help me live a healthier life and help me as I grow and … Continue reading Better Man Project Week 1
Real Life Here: I'm so very tired. And I'm so very tired of sick kids. (Honestly, I'm just a little tired of my kids). And yet... And yet, at the same time I feel so incredibly grateful for the many, many blessings is my life. We suffered through 3 years of infertility and multiple miscarriages, not … Continue reading Feeling Overwhelmed?
I've been thinking a lot about Joseph this past year or so. Not Joseph, the adopted dad of Jesus. No, I'm talking about Joseph- the arrogant, young leader who had a vision from God. You probably know the story: Joseph shared his God-given vision with those closest to him and what happened? He ended up … Continue reading Joseph, Dreams, and Getting Out of a Pit
Things don’t always go the way that we think they will! Isn’t life like that though? We make plans and then life throws us a curve ball. We don’t get into the college of our dreams. That guy or girl you thought was “the one” laughs at you when you ask them out. Out of nowhere, … Continue reading God’s Guidance
Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) Its a Bible verse I've had memorized for almost 3 decades. However, actually living out the truth of it is a whole other matter! Its an easy verse … Continue reading Trust in the LORD
I have to be honest with you: I'm not loving life right now. It's COLD. Oh so cold. No more football for like 260 days. We are in this season of waiting on God to tell us what's next. Don't get me wrong. I'm a very blessed man. I have an OUTSTANDING wife and awesome kids. We … Continue reading Sometimes You Just Need a Donut
ERIK LINDEEN 