2023
Currently reading: The Acts of the Apostles by JG Dunn 📚
Currently reading: The Wisdom Pattern by Richard Rohr 📚
#3GoodThings February 27, 2023
-
A quiet day of reading, writing, and processing
-
A good day of eating healthy
-
Rediscovered the music of Parliament Funkadelic and it made me smile
Popped on this playlist on a whim, and woo! It was exactly the move for a rainy quiet day off. music.apple.com/us/playli… #funkadelic #gfunk
On Tuesday nights I host a gathering of intentional conversation, Tap Room Tuesdays. Join me! Details are here: danielmrose.com/events/ta…
What are three specific things you’re doing today to help yourself to flourish?
For me:
- I exercised
- I meditated on Scripture
- I am choosing to spend time with friends tonight
#health #well-being #flourishing
When it’s gross outside and you decide to do a body weight workout at home. But then, you realize your body weighs more than anything you lift at the gym! #health #exercise #journey
Acts 3:11-4:22 - In The Name
We explore the aftermath of Peter and John healing the man at the gate called Beautiful. Originally recorded at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint, MI.
I’m working hard at becoming the best version of me. So, a green smoothie 5-6 days per week is breakfast. It tastes better than it looks (191 cals, 25g protein). #foodnotpills
I’m pondering my shadow self this morning. As opposed to running from it or hiding it, I want to understand more deeply how to include it and transcend it.
Starting Again
Over the last few years I have become more interested in engaging with the seasons of the Church calendar. I know that as a child our church followed a regular liturgy that included a focus on the seasons. Advent, Lent, etc…were all times of the year that meant something.
I didn’t really notice.
Yet, as I grow older and look around our world, I think there is something critically important to mark the rhythms of life with these seasons.
This year my younger brother, Dave, asked about Lent sharing that he wanted to intentionally engage with it. We are three days in and I’m sitting here pondering the readings from the week and the prayers that I’ve been meditating on and I’m struck with an overwhelming sense of gratitude.
I’ve been feeling restless since the Fall when my house was emptied of children. I needed to start again.
Lent, is providing a touchstone for starting again.
Many Christians this past Wednesday went to worship and received ashes on their foreheads. These ashes were from the palms of last year’s Palm Sunday worship. It is a reminder of the death and resurrection of Christ.
I’m struck that Lent is a time to start again.
When we start again, we start with the acknowledgement of death and the fragility of life. I suppose that’s why many give something up during this season. But, I’m finding that I’m more inclined to start something.
I’m starting a new intention of reading and praying and meditating on Scripture. I’m starting a new intention of being more present with my family.
As I meditate on the death of Christ my mind is almost immediately drawn to the resurrection and the hope of starting again.
Huge Red Wings game tonight. Two points back with four games in hand. I have become a believer! #lgrw #hockey
What steps have you taken to move beyond dualistic thinking toward a more wholistic perspective that is rooted in grace?
I’ve never really been all that into posting my sermons online. But, here we are. You can find them at Acts 13 Network.
Socrates is quoted as saying, “The unexamined life is not worth living.” Let’s make life worth living!
Acts 3:1-10 - From the Fringes
This week we continue exploring the story of people in the book of Acts. Dan challenges us to consider restoring dignity and removing shame from those in the fringes. This was originally recorded at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint, MI.
Acts 2:42-47 - Scripture, Fellowship, Prayer, and Food
In this episode we explore together Acts 2:42-47. This message was recorded at Peace Presbyterian Church in Flint, MI.
Acts 1:12-26 - The One Next Thing
The early church is left in a state of bewilderment and shock. Now what do they do?