It’s Holy Week! Not every week is the same; some require more attention and intention than others. Good Friday and Easter are the celebration of Jesus Christ changing the universe, our lives included, forever. As we look forward to the coming weekend, we have an amazing opportunity during Holy Week to prepare our hearts forRead more
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While it may not be very Christlike, I’ll probably punch someone in the face if they pinch me for not wearing green. I’m not on board with most holidays we Americans have hijacked for our own purposes of partying and drinking too much. In America we celebrate Cinco de Mayo, even though Mexican Independence DayRead more
This is an updated version of last year’s Ash Wednesday post. Today Christians all around the world will don an ash cross on their forehead in celebration of Ash Wednesday. I grew up in a Baptist church and don’t have a very liturgical or traditional background. Until a few years ago I didn’t even knowRead more
Mardi Gras is dumb. People are free to give themselves over to gluttony and debauchery. The life to which Jesus calls us is much better and that’s the life I think everyone should live. But people can still choose celebrate Mardi Gras how they like, giving into every desire and not denying their flesh. ButRead more
It’s Valentine’s Day. I think most people feel one of three ways about Valentine’s Day: they love it, they hate it or they’re completely indifferent towards it. I’m definitely indifferent towards it. I’ve always been indifferent towards it, even when I didn’t have a girlfriend or a wife. If you’re looking to celebrate Valentine’s Day,Read more
‘Tis the season for gift exchanges. I have already participated in one gift exchange, I’ve got another tonight and another tomorrow night. White elephant gift exchanges are fun but no one ever really ends up with something they want. More intentional gift exchanges can be more successful unless someone ends up with a homemade ovenRead more