“We never talk about Sabbath.” Someone shared this in a Red Letter Challenge group last week and it keeps running through my head. She was right, we don’t talk about it. We don’t educate on it, and we certainly do not hold each other to the Sabbath standard that God intended. God intended for his … Continue reading sabbath
Author: Stephanie Mutert
celebrate
Chacos. Sunshine. Loud music. Warmer weather. Car windows down. Wind through my hair. Time well spent with friends. Let’s be honest, the biggest thing I’m going to celebrate today was the fact my toes were hanging out and my Chacos were pounding pavement. I live and breathe by days I can wear my sturdy, strappy … Continue reading celebrate
fasting
Tonight I am sharing the entire chapter of Isaiah 58. Fasting is not just about giving up something, can it be involved, of course. But in Isaiah, fasting is about true, genuine worship and real relationship with God that is seen in specific ways to fight injustice. Plus, I feel this is a good follow … Continue reading fasting
solitude
Confessions of an extreme extrovert: I have a problem with solitude. Well, perhaps not so much a problem as a significant dislike. I have problems being still. I cannot do quiet so much that I must have a fan on in the background for noise at the very least, and usually add music or TV. … Continue reading solitude
sing
One of my favorite things to do with my brother is when one of us starts singing something and the other finishes it...or even better both of us continuing singing at the top of our lungs. And please, know neither of us is the 'quiet' type. My nephew HATES this and usually will cover his … Continue reading sing
pray
“Okay, so who wants to pray?” Most of us have heard this in a group…and have sat in the awkward pause as literally no one wants to pray out loud, so the leader of the group takes one for the team and offers up the words. I confess, I hate praying out loud. When I … Continue reading pray
abide
I have a tendency to point out to the people around me when and where the Holy Spirit is moving, and frankly, sometimes I hear it can get annoying. There is a long list of references I could give for you to ask. But it is rare that those tables get turned on me and … Continue reading abide
going
The screen was a complete blur, except for my face on my side of the Facetime call. Toddler feet pounded the floor loudly in a speedy rhythm for a 3 year old. The well-worn path around his kitchen and living room had officially turned into ‘the track.’ “We are running around the track, Aunt Steph!” … Continue reading going
giving
The Red Letter Challenge Workbook starts today by saying, “Jesus talked more about money than he talked about love, heaven or hell. He talked about money more than any other topic except the Kingdom of God.” Full stop. I had to think about it. Yep, he sure did. The workbook then goes on to say, … Continue reading giving
serving
Let’s try an international story for today…imagine a group of people arriving in a majority world country. And by majority world, I refer to countries that are typically called ‘third world’ or ‘developing.’ I try to avoid these terms as much as possible, so that my language works to fight against the negative and marginalizing … Continue reading serving
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