Crystal Rowe • at BibleDude.life

the land of no birthdays

by Crystal Rowe | Jun 7, 2011 | activist faith, engaged in culture, ministry, poverty

Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you. Happy birthday to you all …. Happy birthday to you! As we sang these familiar words, tears formed in the woman’s eyes. But it’s not my birthday, she said. I gently responded to her, That’s okay....

[god in the yard] cycle: sabbath

by Crystal Rowe | May 30, 2011 | spiritual practice

[serialposts] I know that some say Sabbath is just about God, that it’s not about resting up to be more productive, that it should not mean “nowhere goes somewhere” because we shouldn’t be so focused on the “somewheres.” But I...

the real soul surfer [an interview with rich peluso]

by Crystal Rowe | May 24, 2011 | engaged in culture

If you haven’t had a chance to check out the movie Soul Surfer at your local theater, you should definitely check it out. It’s a movie based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton, who lost her left arm in a shark attack and, against all odds, became a...

i am love [thoughts on the #freetolive tour]

by Crystal Rowe | May 17, 2011 | life of worship, orphan care

I can’t stand your religious meetings. I’m fed up with your conferences and conventions. I want nothing to do with your religious projects, your pretentious slogans and goals. I’m sick of your fund-raising schemes, your public relations and image...

[god in the yard] woods: invitation

by Crystal Rowe | May 13, 2011 | authentic christianity, book reviews, life of worship, spiritual practice

[serialposts] There’s something about nature that makes it a holy place. The quietness. The peacefulness. The freedom that comes from no distractions – no TV, no computer, no phones. Just birds chirping and leaves rustling. Maybe a buzzing bee here and...