Do I have to sign up to participate in 23 Things? No, you can participate in any way you would like. Each of the "things" will be posted on the blog and you can read and do how you wish. Will you have other blog content besides 23 Things? Yes, the 23 Things content will be weekly... Continue Reading →
Five Reasons To Try 23 Things
1. It is needed. I had a conversation with a friend the other day and we talked about how spiritual growth and discipleship are what will have an impact on a church not programs. Imagine just 25 people in your church rearranging their lives around the practices and lifestyle of Jesus. These 25 people's influence... Continue Reading →
Sneak Peak Into 23 Things
The next venture on the Christian Life Hacker will be 23 Things. I have discussed this event here but I wanted to provide an audio blog/podcast to help kick start it. Listen to this short (8 min.) podcast that will tell you what 23 Things is all about and why it is important. Listen to... Continue Reading →
Re-Hacked: Pick It Up And Read
I have found myself at times, reading the study notes in a Bible first and then reading the scripture they reference. What happened to just reading the Bible? I have several Bibles around the house and the one I have been reading lately has no study notes or reflections. The only feature that it provides... Continue Reading →
Why I Envy Smokers
I envy smokers sometimes. You have seen them. Those lonely people huddled outside a back entrance looking reflectively at the horizon. I envy them because they have an excuse to go outside during work hours. They are probably one of the few people who ever look at the stars anymore. And if you joined them,... Continue Reading →
Re-Hacked: My Scripture Top 6-10
Yesterday, we looked at five scriptures passages that have not only been enriching to me but also key transition points to other passages. Today, I list the rest of my top 10. 6. 1 Samuel 16 – By the time I had become taken by the Sermon on the Mount and many of the other passages in my top... Continue Reading →
Re-Hacked: My Scripture Top 5
Yesterday, I discussed the Scripture Top Ten Method of approaching scripture. It starts with a favorite passage or verse and then through discovery or study leads to other similar or noteworthy passages. Here is five of my top ten and why they are significant. Nos. 6-10 will come tomorrow. 1. Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7) – I used... Continue Reading →
Re-Hacked: The Scripture Top Ten Method
In light of my recent emphasis during the "Year of The Word", I thought I would repost something I posted a little over a year ago. This was my previously successful attempt at approaching scripture. For most of my life, reading scripture has been intimidating. I avoided reading scripture because I was afraid that I... Continue Reading →
Early Returns On The Year of The Word
I have mentioned on this space that I am making 2012 the "Year of the Word." I am taking an entire year to study, learn, meditate, reflect, and most of all, READ the Bible. I want to know more about God by studying his word. I want to know more about myself by studying God's word,... Continue Reading →
Soft Drinks It Is
On Monday, I posted about Lent and how to participate in it this year. I have wrestled with what it is that I need to give up for Lent. I thought about giving up Twitter or maybe gossip or negativity but I went back to what I said about the connection between the body and... Continue Reading →
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