Two days ago, I posted a creed of sorts called "I Want to Live from the Center of Things." I'd like to take the next number of posts to expand on some of the individual statements found within that post. So, here goes ...I want to live from the center of things.I want to be …
I Want to Live from the Center of Things
I want to live from the center of things.I want to be who I am, where I am, no matter the other people or things around.I want to breath free and easy without fear and constricted stress.I want to be paced and in rhythm with God, life, and love.I want to enjoy the gifts of …
Ah, me, Me, . . . ME!
I just wanted everyone to know that TIME magazine has confirmed what I was always hoping: I am the Person of the Year. It's okay, though, because you are too. Me and you both are the Person of the Year. Yes, I know it's confusing. In all seriousness, there are some very interesting things tossed …
Tell Me Your Story
Last night at The Ave, we had a night of celebration bringing our Tuesday night gatherings to a close for the Fall semester. One of the things that encouraged me greatly was a time where three students shared from their lives about how God has grown them this semester. Thank you, Nicole, Kristin, and Andrew! …
Struggling with Sabbath
We started a new series at The Ave spiritual called "Takin' It Easy." Last week, I was talking about one of the most challenging concepts in the Bible: Sabbath. Now, when I think of the word Sabbath, I tend to think of something legalistic and rigid or something just plain out of touch with my …
Matthew Erickson 