Sunday Stills
“I discovered the Sabbath isn’t about what is done or left undone as much as breathing in the goodness of God. The more I inhaled, the more I desired another long breath.” –Margaret Feinberg, Wonderstruck (page 71) **Original photo found here In Wonderstruck,...
How Midrash Can Change Your Spiritual Life Forever
Growing up with a Jewish grandmother taught me a lot about my heritage. (I can make a mean Matzo ball soup!) But one thing she forgot to mention was the concept of Midrash—a type of Biblical exegesis that encourages us to get our fingers, elbows, and shoulders dirty...
Celebrate Valentine’s Year Round: 5 Hot Dating Tips for Married Couples
Quick quiz: When was the last time you and your spouse headed out for a really great date? a) Last night—we had a blast! b) In the last seven nights—so grateful to sneak away. c) In the last two weeks—we need to do that more often! d) In the last...
The 40-Day Bible Reading Challenge Begins Today: Don’t Miss Out on the Wonder of Scripture
You’re invited to join me on a Lenten journey of reading or listening to (about 45 min a day) the whole Bible during the next 40-plus days in preparation for Easter [Tweet this] and the celebration of the resurrection of Christ. We never expected thousands of people...
How to Listen the Audio Bible for Free
I’m going on a wild adventure during Lent this year. And I’m inviting you to join me. As I’ve prayed this year, I’ve sensed the need to dive back into the Scriptures anew during Lent. If you have a commute, errands, and like to take a walk each day, you can listen to...
Sunday Stills
“Paul never suggests that believers deny the grief or pain that adversity brings but rather that they recognize, even in the midst of hardship, God’s spirit infusing us with joy. Such mirth can’t be self-produced; it is a gift of God and evidence of the Spirit. This...
Reflecting on the 21 Days of Wonder: Let’s Declare 2013 the Year of Wonder
Reflecting on 21 Days of Wonder journey is a little overwhelming. Am so thankful for the ways God showed up- every single day. And, am so thankful for YOU and everything that you shared along the way. The community that formed leaves me… well… wonderstruck. We...
Free Download to Unlock the Wonder of Scripture This Lent
As many of you know, I’ve fallen in love with Lent. For me, it’s more than a set of dates on the church calendar—it’s a season to passionately pursue God and live wide-eyed to the wonder of who He is. For me, Lent is the time of year when I tug on Papa’s sleeve and...
The Wonder of Lent
In Wonderstruck, I share how I discovered and fell head over heels for a time of year in the church calendar known as Lent. Originally, Lent was designed as a time of preparation and worship for the believer. The forty days before Easter were set aside for penitence,...
21 Days of Wonder: Listen
Flip through your music collection and select a song that’s particularly meaningful to your spiritual journey. [Tweet this] Close your eyes and listen to the lyrics. Reflect on the phrases or words that catch your attention. Consider how this song reminds you of God’s...
