What situation comes to your mind when you hear that old saying – “God has a sense of humor?” I have numerous scenarios that come to mind. Oddly, it seems God’s humor is at play more often than we realize. And it’s a brilliant sense of humor. As humans, we try to develop a sense of humor, especially in teen years. And since we are made in God’s image, the quality of humor is there to be developed. I want to look at God’s humor as we continue Part 2 of our Scripture dissection of 1 Kings 18. (See Part 1 in a recent article – God’s Timing.)
We live with boundaries every day. Some examples: Your yard ends, and the neighbor’s yard begins. Countries have boundaries to define territory. Speed limits keep traffic in check to prevent accidents. The zoo has walls, cages, and glass to keep children safe as they enjoy animals. Walls and doors form rooms – helpful when you need to sleep or take a shower. Banks with safes protect money. Oceans caress the beach only to a certain distance. If boundaries are so common all around us, then why is it hard to place and keep boundaries to protect our hearts and minds? Afterall, boundaries help.
I remember as a kid how excited I was when school let out for summer. That meant – freedom and fun. Then there’s the happy childhood memory of when I received a beautiful “Little Girl Lotion-Perfume” set from my grandmother at Christmas. As an adult, I’ve been thrilled when I owe less taxes than I thought – or get an extra bonus day off work. And at any age, there’s the joy of seeing new daffodils, tulips, and lilacs starting to share color and fragrance in spring. But nothingcompares to how thrilled I was when I discovered a “Thinking Grid” in my Bible – a resource for better thinking!Read More …
You’ve experienced this, and so have I! You reach to someone in friendship, but there’s no reach back. Most of the time, that’s OK. But sometimes, when your heart is more deeply invested in a person, it’s painful when they don’t want to be a friend back. You just have to accept it. I think there are practical take-aways from this scenario as we consider our relationship with God.
Easter week is here! As a result, people love to celebrate with joyful traditions, activities, reflections, and food. Since this week is the highest pinnacle of celebration for Jesus followers (perhaps second only to Christmas), we celebrate the amazing, simple reality – we have Jesus!
NOTE: there’s a meaningful, FREE, easy-to-use Easter week devotional focus/activity at the bottom of this content. Click for more information and to
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“Prepare For Easter” is – –
Meaningful! Brief! Fun! Refreshing! Read or Listen! FREE! And it’s not too late to sign up.
Starts Monday through Easter Sunday.
Because this content is concise, quality material – busy people with full schedules can easily participate.
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Since this material is designed to help manage your busy schedule, you can just click on the player above each day’s content. It will look like this image. (This picture is not an active player.)
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Quick Overview (and not too late to sign up):
“Prepare For Easter” features:
Brief Daily Focus– Using a short reflective thought to focus your heart for Easter, each day explores a special role Jesus has in your life. It’s very encouraging!
Fun Activity– Additionally, engage a fun activity each day – by yourself, as a family, with a friend, or with a group.
Teaching Point– By combining the Daily Focus and Fun Activity, each day’s content becomes deeply meaningful.
The reason this Easter resource is so meaningful is . . .
Because each session explores how Jesus provides for you!
Here’s a list of topics we will cover, one each day:
Sacrifice
High Priest
Lover of Your Soul
Intervener
Intercessor
Interconnector
As you explore these special roles, you can know without a doubt that God’s love for you is sincere!
You’ll also receive a BONUS POST –
“When You Run Out of Ideas of Where to Hide An Easter Basket.”
Since Easter brings hope, joy, and cheer . . . take this opportunity to prepare your heart!
IMPORTANT and TIMELY Heads-Up! . . .
Since Day #3 Fun Activity uses Resurrection Eggs to tell the Easter story with a little reminder token in each egg, to get your set before Wednesday’s Fun Activity:
Visit/call your local Christian Bookstores to inquire about a set OR
Make your own.
To make your own:
Incidentally, it’s really fun to make your own set! But it’s also simple. By filling empty plastic eggs with little items, each part of the Easter story can be told. Since the online set (above link) shows detailed pictures of items needed, use that example. And not only kids love this set, but every age!
However, if you decide not to make or order this tool, our content gives additional options for an activity.
Alive and Active Life wants your Easter week to be special by connecting with Jesus.
So – to participate! – www.aliveandactivelife.org/Easter.
It’s Not Too Late!
You’ll be glad you did!
In addition to this Easter resource, visit our website for devotional materials, articles, podcasts, and resources to help grow your faith in God.
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I had my annual visit with my doctor. (Have you had yours?) We sometimes have conversations about long-term health. Apparently, I’m right on target for getting another year older!
How about you? At some point this year, you will become another year older. So – Happy Birthday!
Although you and I don’t have control over the inevitable aging process – we can make some good decisions.
You can prepare your heart for Easter! to participate!
“Prepare For Easter” is – –
Meaningful! Brief! Fun! Refreshing! Read or Listen! FREE!
Starts Monday through Easter Sunday.
Because this content is concise, quality material – busy people with full schedules can easily participate.
You Can Also Listen To This Content
Since this material is designed to help manage your busy schedule, you can just click on the player above each day’s content. It will look like this image. (This picture is not an active player.)
We’re also published on popular podcast apps, so connect with your preferred app. If you’re already signed up with the Alive and Active Life Podcast, you’ll receive each day’s content in your feed. If you need help, here are instructions to SIGN UP.
Quick overview:
“Prepare For Easter” features:
Brief Daily Focus– Using a short reflective thought to focus your heart for Easter, each day explores a special role Jesus has in your life. It’s very encouraging!
Fun Activity– Additionally, engage a fun activity each day – by yourself, as a family, with a friend, or with a group.
Teaching Point–By combining the Daily Focus and Fun Activity, each day’s content becomes deeply meaningful.
The reason this Easter resource is so meaningful is . . .
Because each session explores how Jesus provides for you!
Here’s a list of topics we will cover, one each day:
Sacrifice
High Priest
Lover of Your Soul
Intervener
Intercessor
Interconnector
As you explore these special roles, you can know without a doubt that God’s love for you is sincere!
You’ll also receive a BONUS POST –
“When You Run Out of Ideas of Where to Hide An Easter Basket.”
Since Easter brings hope, joy, and cheer . . . take this opportunity to prepare your heart!
IMPORTANT and TIMELY Heads-Up! . . .
Since Day #3 Fun Activity uses Resurrection Eggs to tell the Easter story with a little reminder token in each egg, get your set before Wednesday’s Fun Activity:
Visit/call your local Christian Bookstores to inquire about a set OR
Make your own.
To make your own:
Incidentally, it’s really fun to make your own set! But it’s also simple. By filling empty plastic eggs with little items, each part of the Easter story can be told. Since the online set (above link) shows detailed pictures of items needed, use that example. And not only kids love this set, but every age!
However, if you decide not to make or order this tool, our content gives additional options for an activity.
Alive and Active Life wants your Easter week to be special by connecting with Jesus.
So – to participate! – www.aliveandactivelife.org/Easter.
You’ll be glad you did!
In addition to this Easter resource, visit our website for devotional materials, articles, podcasts, and resources to help grow your faith in God.
Incidentally, you can receive weekly encouragement in your inbox. Sign up on our email list.
One freezing early morning, I pushed back my curtain to see what the winter storm did to my yard overnight. My eyes struggled to focus in the flood of “sun-on-snow” brightness. Gradually adjusting, I saw something magical. It was like a story book scene. This piece of incredible winter art – in front of my eyes – reminded me – God’s dimension is real and very near.
(If you live in an area where this weather never happens, I’m including a few pictures so you can imagine.)
Since Day #3 
