We live in a world where everything seems to be about performance. Social media, workplace accolades, even acts of kindness—there’s often an unspoken question behind it all: Who’s watching me? But in Matthew 6:1–18, Jesus invites us to ask a deeper question: Why do you do what you do? In this powerful section of the … Continue reading Who Are You Performing For?
I had surgery today. Okay, so it wasn’t major surgery, but they DID cut me open, stitch me up, and seal the wound with some medical super glue and stitches! A couple of years ago, I noticed this weird... thing... on my leg. Most of the time, it didn’t hurt, but every once in a … Continue reading CUT IT OUT
I started 2025 with the goal to BE HEALTHY. So far, I've lost 20 pounds and done a lot of work to get healthier in body, mind, and spirit. If I've learned anything over the years of wanting to be healthy, I've learned that it takes intentionality and hard work to move towards health. Let’s … Continue reading BE HEALTHY: Honoring God With Our Bodies
"I'm so glad I'm an AMERICAN!" A man I have never met before sauntered into the sauna at Lifetime Fitness, looked me in the eye, and said those words in a boasting, sort of challenging way. It was so jarring that I sort of just looked at him and gave him a halfway smile. He … Continue reading Welcome to the Table
This past weekend I had the chance to go snowshoeing up in Rocky Mountain National Park. I could have gone alone, but I decided to take my 8 year old son Joshua along with me. He had never snowshoed before, so I knew there was probably going to be a bit of a learning curve. … Continue reading Coaching Your Kids
I pastor a church of about 250 people. We have a great prayer team and amazing small group leaders! But still, the weight of the prayer requests and the burdens of the people in our small/medium sized church is pretty incredible. I know I'm still pretty new to this whole "lead pastor" thing. I have … Continue reading CARRY THE WEIGHT
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 was working out at the gym this morning when I saw one of our Mosaic Guest Surveys come through my inbox on my phone. I always love reading the surveys we send out to second time guests. As I read this one, I found myself pumping my fist and saying "Yes!" out loud. At they gym. … Continue reading The Importance of Guest Surveys
Things are pretty dark over in Iraq. Christians are being killed are persecuted for their faith. I feel so helpless but I think its good to remember that the best thing we can do is to remember them in our prayers. You can see more HERE
Last week, my wife and I experienced the pain and loss of our fourth miscarriage. To be honest, I'm still coming to grips with it. I was just starting to get excited about the idea of child #3 and then...and then my wife tells me she is spotting...and since we've been down this road before, … Continue reading Dealing With Loss
ERIK LINDEEN 