Tomorrow we will enter the year 2019. 2019. It doesn’t matter how bad the previous year is, at New Year’s we all hope for better. It’s a time for confetti and champagne and resolutions and hope. It’s funny really. We’ve picked an arbitrary day from our calendar year and agreed to designate it as theContinueContinue reading “Guard Your Steps into 2019”
Author Archives: Chad C. Ashby
1.8 — Christmas: Reformers, Unicorns, Grinches, and More!
Gifts, presents, and Christmas resources for all! In this episode, I share lots of fun seasonal articles, sermons, and resources for you to further explore! Read more about the Magi: “Seeing Ourselves in the Story of the Magi” at IMB.org”Wise Men, Magi, or Kings? It’s Complicated.” at Christianity Today”We _______ Kings: How Many Wise MenContinueContinue reading “1.8 — Christmas: Reformers, Unicorns, Grinches, and More!”
1.7 — Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the Wise Men
I’ve packed this episode with so much content you’ll never ask another question about the Magi. What should we call them? Magi? Wise men? Kings? And how many were there? 3? 10? Should we tear “We Three Kings” from the holiday section of our hymnals? Read more in my Christianity Today article Magi, Wise Men,ContinueContinue reading “1.7 — Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about the Wise Men”
Call for Sponsors! Racing to 1000 for LIFEBRIDGE!
I’m making progress on my last 100 miles. I ran in 35 degree weather and consistent rain for my sponsors this weekend! Will you consider joining our growing number of sponsors? All funds are going toward our local relationships and pregnancy care center: At LIFEBRIDGE, we provide essential mentoring, training, assistance, and care to storm-tossedContinueContinue reading “Call for Sponsors! Racing to 1000 for LIFEBRIDGE!”
The Unexpected Joy of the Christmas
One of the first Christmas carols ever sung wasn’t written at Christmas at all–but six months earlier. And it wasn’t sung at the birth of Jesus, either. It was sung at the birth of his cousin John. When it comes to recounting the Christmas story, I suspect most of us begin in Luke chapter 2:ContinueContinue reading “The Unexpected Joy of the Christmas”
1000 Mile LIFEBRIDGE Year-End Challenge!
I’m trying to meet my goal to run 1000 miles in 2018! I’ve got 100 miles left to run in the month of December, and I need some cheerleaders. That’s where you come in! You all can help me make it to the finish by sponsoring me for the next 100 miles. As I runContinueContinue reading “1000 Mile LIFEBRIDGE Year-End Challenge!”
Satisfied in Giving Thanks
Feeding our Greatest Hunger with Spirit-filled Obedience This week, I’ve been meditating on Paul’s seemingly straightforward and simple command to the Colossians: “And be thankful” (3:15). The word and reminded us of our privilege to offer thanksgiving as a continual refrain to what God has done for us in Christ. Be showed us the impossibility of thankfulnessContinueContinue reading “Satisfied in Giving Thanks”