Every January, I look back to the last couple of years and I get excited about what the future might hold. Here's some highlights from the past couple of years: 2010: our son Joshua is born after 3 years of infertility! 2011: we move from Colorado to Wisconsin, help start a new church, and I start … Continue reading Excited for the Future
Category: life
Building Legos, Building Children
I sat on the floor with my three year old son, surrounded my thousands and thousands of little LEGO pieces. “Wow!”, I thought to myself, “this is a pretty daunting task!” We were attempting to rebuild my X-Wing LEGO starfighter from 1999. The problem was that the X-Wing pieces had been mixed in with thousands … Continue reading Building Legos, Building Children
How Exercise Can be a form of Liturgy
"God made me fast. And when I run, I feel his pleasure."- Eric Liddell Well, God didn't make me fast, but I still feel his pleasure when I run. It all started about 5 months ago. I was tired of being the FAT DAD, so I decided to make a change. I started exercising 6 … Continue reading How Exercise Can be a form of Liturgy
Reflections on the Psalms: Psalm 23 Part 3
These past two weeks I've shared some thoughts on Psalm 23. Today, I want to look at the final section of this great song of David. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me … Continue reading Reflections on the Psalms: Psalm 23 Part 3
Reflections on the Psalms: Psalm 23 Part 2
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
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
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
Weight Loss Journey
Losing weight is tough. I mean- its really tough. You have to drastically change the way you are living in order to accomplish your goals. On June 1, 2013, I decided to get serious about getting back in shape and getting healthy. In those 7 weeks, I have lost 17 pounds with a total loss … Continue reading Weight Loss Journey
Getting Stuff Done
Everyone has their own system for getting things done. However, some people are more effective than others! Your system is designed to get you the exact results you are currently getting. Maybe its time to try something else. Check out this great blog by author Donald Miller on his system for getting things done: Here's … Continue reading Getting Stuff Done
Blessed
I'm feeling incredibly blessed right now. I have an amazing wife and two great kids. Super supportive parents and a great extended family. Lately, however, God has really blessed me. In the last couple of weeks, I have been able to upgrade from a VOX AC-15 (electric guitar amp) to a VOC AC-30 and to upgrade … Continue reading Blessed
ERIK LINDEEN 