When I struggle with doubt, my instincts run one of two ways.
- I turn into a mad woman, planning all the plans.
- I fall apart and start to question everything.
Christianity
Sacrament: Baptism
Baptism reveals identity. It manifests to whom I belong (Jesus!) and rejoices in what he did and does in my life. I proclaim I have died to sin and live to walk in newness of life, to bear fruit for God (Romans 7:4, NASB).
Sacrament: Communion
With this hand lettering exercise, I wanted to recall how rich the sacrament of communion is. It’s easy to forget; I’ve grown up in the church and been a believer for a long time. Because of that, I need to be reminded of the complexity and beauty of communion.
Art as Meditation
One of my Leadership Development coaches last year exhorted encouraged me to dig into the Bible, to sit with a small passage of text and meditate on it and it alone. She knew and knows how my brain works; it makes connections to everything I’m reading. By the time I finish with a chapter in Romans, I have cross-references to Psalms, Galatians, Hebrews, 1 Peter, and possibly some book I’ve read.
Worship is Life
“We all worship something. Every day we wake up and choose to give praise, adoration, and attention to the thing we care most about. It’s what we’re designed to do.” — Pure Worship Conference 2016
Adopting the Austin Stone Worship Manifesto
I love The Austin Stone. Talk with me for a while, and my church will come up as a subject. I love how they want people to mature and become strong in the faith.
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