Expats of Eden

We discuss racial reconciliation as a church and society in the wake of COVID-19. The post #19: Unity in Christ appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

As the world grinds to a halt from COVID-19, artists and creatives have a unique opportunity to minister through their work. The post #18: A Time for Poets appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

As coronavirus brings the world to a grinding halt, I contemplate the spiritual ramifications and responsibilities of Christians and the church. Download>> I went out this Continue reading » The post #17: A Time for Heroes appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

Where Christ-followers fear to tread, darkness takes hold. Download>> I must confess that I have been putting this entry off. It's been mostly written since 2016, Continue reading » The post #16: There But For the Grace of God appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

When crossing a spiritual desert, there is seemingly little of more importance than simple forward momentum. Download>> Hours turn to days, to weeks, to months, and Continue reading » The post #15: Out of the Desert appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

What if, every day for the next year, you woke up with the perfect Christmas mindset, excited to begin the day, come what may? What if you made the time to see that family member that's on your heart, to reach out to that friend that you know is struggling? What if you asked yourself, every day, “whom can I bless today? What gift can I give?” What if you lived each and every day as if it were Christmas? The post #14: Everyday Christmas appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

Some brief thoughts and considerations on Christmas, Christ, and recapturing the spirit of the season. Download>> Two years ago, I moved out of the private sector Continue reading » The post #13: Advent appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

In the wake of darkness light prevails, because one person loved someone enough to tell them that they were wrong. Download>> Since exhausting my prayer journal Continue reading » The post #12: Brethren appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

In the days between the crucifixion and resurrection, all seemed to be lost. What were Christ's disciples to think now that the Messiah was dead and buried? What good could possibly have come from it? We in the modern church have the benefit of seeing the full story, and how God worked through the Passion of Christ to save the lost. The post #11: Woven appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

Spiritual deserts: a time of tepid prayer and seemingly zero answers. What can be done besides marching forward, content that you are being heard, regardless of your feelings? The post #10: Into the Desert appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

A wedding, a honeymoon, and a perilous outing on the river bring up concern of idols and how to best live one's life. The post #9: One Flesh appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

A wedding-week reflection on God's provision. The post #8: His Eyes Are On the Sparrow appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

What shall we say of love then? Is it an evil to be avoided, a by-product of evolution that has outlived its purpose? Why embark upon on such a path if the ultimate end is pain? The post #6: Interim appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

What do you do when love blindsides you? The post #7: Soon Enough appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

The only way to deal with heartbreak is to become a better person. The post #5: All Fall Down appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

The wilderness takes its toll as a man finds a woman. Download>> I had gotten a phone call soon after returning from my camping trip. It Continue reading » The post #4: Cleared for War appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

A tale of omens, heat exhaustion, and a lost dog. The post #3: Greenhorn appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

A tale concerning an ill-fated trip to the wilderness. The post #2: The Laws of the Jungle appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.

Musings on the New Year, God, and Being Still.

The adventure begins in a prenuptial reflection on times long past. Click Here to Download>> To God my Father, who leads me beside still waters, To Continue reading » The post #1: Be Still appeared first on EXPATS OF EDEN.