The Monday after Palm Sunday. Jesus has been through the procession. The people laid down coats and palm branches. The King entered on a colt. Prophecies fulfilled. The people were chanting. The King is used to crowds forming where ever he goes, so this crowd was no different. He heard their chants. “Hosanna! Blessed isContinue reading “Holy Monday”
Author Archives: Riley Vandevoorde
FICTION: A Tale of Growth
Growth is difficult. Though we wish it came easy, it often does not. For a business it takes long hours, for an adolescent it takes sore joints, for a muscle it takes tearing of that muscle to result in growth. And for a human to grow emotionally and mentally, it too may take difficulty toContinue reading “FICTION: A Tale of Growth”
WORKOUT: Day 13
This is not for you. It’s for me. So if you’re reading, welcome, but really this is not for you. I will be writing to myself. What do you want to celebrate? Well, it is day 13 of having a home gym set up. This is something that you have been looking into since JuneContinue reading “WORKOUT: Day 13”
INTERNET FASTING: Day 4
Congratulations! You are on the last week and the last full day of the Internet fast. As you experience life, it is a good practice to take time and reflect. It is helpful in the process of spiritual growth. Reflection allows us to look back and think about what we have experienced. Through each ofContinue reading “INTERNET FASTING: Day 4”
INTERNET FASTING: Day 3
Hello and welcome to week 3 and day 3 of Internet Fasting. We are hoping that this time has been a fruitful experience for you as you intentionally unplug from your online presence and spend it intentionally investing in your in-person relationships and connecting with God the Father. This week, the task is going toContinue reading “INTERNET FASTING: Day 3”
INTERNET FASTING: Day 2
Alright, how are you doing with this? How was the first day of the first week? Have you been paying attention to the relationships around you? Was it hard to not be on the internet for an entire day? If you prayed for God to bring a healthy friendship into your life and it hasContinue reading “INTERNET FASTING: Day 2”
INTERNET FASTING: Day 1
“Fasting helps us keep our balance in life. How easily we begin to allow nonessentials to take precedence in our lives. How quickly we crave things we do not need until we are enslaved by them.” – Richard J. Foster, Celebration of Discipline Fasting is all about realizing that we need to realign our heartsContinue reading “INTERNET FASTING: Day 1”
Internet Fasting: Introduction
If you are reading this blog post you have chosen to be a part of the Internet Fast! Congratulations, maybe you have registered for this program because you have always wanted to try fasting, but love Reese’s way too much to fast from sweets! Or, you have maybe found yourself mindlessly scrolling through your socialContinue reading “Internet Fasting: Introduction”
Optimism and Helping a Student
I tend to be more optimistic than the average person. In most situations I am always looking for the positive, or looking for the hopeful outcome. From hoping for the best possible results from a treatment for a disease, to how I am absolutely going to follow through on those New Year resolutions, and allContinue reading “Optimism and Helping a Student”
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