The summer after we purchased our house, I planted 23 trees in my yard. I wanted something that would last. Something that would grow strong over time and bring beauty and shade to the people I love. Turns out, Jesus had something similar in mind when He talked about trees in Matthew 7. In a … Continue reading The Fruit Tells the Truth
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?
Learning to Pray Like Jesus Let’s be honest—prayer can be confusing. It feels like it should be simple, right? Just talk to God. But for many of us, prayer is anything but simple. We struggle to know what to say. We feel guilty that we don’t pray enough. And when we finally do sit down … Continue reading PRAY LIKE THIS
What It Means to Have Influence: A Christian Perspective Influence is a powerful thing. We see it everywhere: in politics, social media, entertainment, and even within our own families. But as Christians, we’re called to a different kind of influence. It’s not about power or popularity; it’s about reflecting Christ in everything we do. Influence … Continue reading THE POWER OF INFLUENCE
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
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
After dropping my son Joshua off at school this morning, per my normal routine, I headed to the gym to lift some weights and get in 60 minutes of cardio. It felt great to work up a sweat and to get oxogen pumping into my muscles after three consecutive nights of leading Mosaic Community Groups. … Continue reading When I doubt
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
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
ERIK LINDEEN 