5 Reasons Every Christian Should Observe Lent
My heart and mind have been restless lately. Last night, I flopped down in my bed with a thousand thoughts bouncing off my brain. Unpaid bills. Uncertainty about the future. Un-content with my day’s work (yeah, I know un-content isn’t a … Continued
How To Waste Your Life
Time is precious. We’re given an allotted amount, and it can’t be recycled. I suppose this is good. If time operated like an Xbox, I’m not sure any of us would get on with it, that is, pursuing stuff that … Continued
Self-care Is Not Selfish. It Is Courageous.
I’ve flown a couple dozen times, from Australia to Jamaica to India. Air travel is truly remarkable. What’s not remarkable is the pre-flight safety briefing. An exercise in futility, at best. I mean, has anyone ever used their seat as … Continued
5 Things Most Christians Say (But Shouldn’t)
Every culture has jargon, common words and phrases that mean something to those in the group. I’m not against these phrases. Some commonly used phrases, however, are more than a tired collection of words. They’re harmful. They inaccurately reflect something … Continued
6 Truths About Finding Your Vocation
As I write this, a family of squirrels meanders around my backyard. There must be a baker’s dozen of them. The whole deal is quite distracting for someone with A.D.D. Squirrel. Anyway, this is my writing backdrop. Something about squirrel life calms … Continued
4 Ways To Practice Humility In A Self-Centered Culture
Obsession with self is increasingly the norm today. Turn on the TV. Scroll through your social media timeline. It’s all about what’s wrong with everyone else, and what’s awesome about the person speaking. We’ve accumulated debt that will inevitably cripple … Continued
You Can’t Follow Jesus Without Curiosity. Here’s Why.
Curiosity is one of the most important spiritual disciplines you’ve never heard of. That’s right, curiosity. Curiosity is wired into us. If you’ve ever fallen in love, typed something in a Google search box, watched the news, opened the Bible, … Continued
8 Books To Help You Grow Spiritually In 2018
So, the year is again new. Your tree has reached its final resting place, along with Ho-Ho and other Christmas decor. Now you’re ready to tackle 2018. We love this time of year, don’t we? A fresh calendar seems to … Continued
The 12 Most Popular Posts of 2017
The Bayside Blog launched some eleven months ago. We hoped the words on this site would offer life, challenge people to examine their faith, encourage them to dig deep spiritual roots. However, in the midst of launching a new blog, … Continued
Navigating The Holidays Through Loss
Music. Lights. Honeybaked Ham. Red Velvet Cake. Presents. Laughing. Sharing. Reminiscing. Family. It’s the most wonderful time of the year…until it’s not. This year, my family will celebrate Thanksgiving without my grandmother. Mimi, we called her. Her ability to cook … Continued