Month February 2021

It’s time to dance again

Folks, it's been a year. No matter what we've done, the virus has claimed lives. Masks or no masks. Lockdowns or none. It's been humbling and depressing. Many want to blame authorities and see a conspiracy theory or broader narrative behind every motive and EO. It's tempting because they try to weave disparate realities into a metanarrative. But can we just.. not right now? Let's look forward to the coming dance.

“The collision between a Christian mind and a solidly earthbound culture ought to be a violent one.” ~ Harry Blamires

For pastors – “Play time is over. The spiritual battle is raging, and the field is full of wimps and boys who have never picked up a sword because it just “feels mean.” We need generals and leaders who don’t…

“[CDC Head] Walensky also noted six feet of social distancing is relatively flexible if there’s a low amount of community spread.” (Source) Get the word out.

A thirsty soul

Thirst is a good thing. Our need to drink reminds us that we are not self-sufficient. On a spiritual level, do you grasp that your *soul* was also created to thirst? Psalm 42 has some wonderful imagery about how to quench your deepest longings.

Supposedly more snow is heading our way! I am excited… but why, oh why, does it always hit our area on a weekend, and impact church?! ????

Top Posts of 2020

It's become a tradition here at Notes from the Trail to look back over the past year's posts and find which ones were most trafficked. Here's the collection of the top 10 posts written during 2020, based on the site traffic/views.

Trending now

Cancer hiccups
When it’s time to leave your church
Our Story, ruining the Metro
Why I’m not a Hog fan