by Crystal Rowe | Apr 5, 2012 | for reflection
I can’t help but think about how hard it was to be Mary during Jesus’ last days. Here was her baby boy, all grown up, being ridiculed and accused. Bruised, beaten, and hung on a cross. What was she thinking as she watched it happen? Maybe she was remembering when the...
by Crystal Rowe | Mar 29, 2012 | activist faith, engaged in culture, ministry, outreach, poverty, SERVE
Picture this. Your church fellowship hall filled to capacity. There are people everywhere. And enough food to feed hundreds – maybe even thousands. People sharing conversation with others at their table. Eating as much as they possibly can. Sounds like a typical...
by Crystal Rowe | Mar 16, 2012 | authentic christianity, bible literacy, READ
[serialposts]Read 1 John 1: 5-10 (ESV, NIV, The Message). I want to walk as a child of the light. I want to follow Jesus…In him there is no darkness at all. The night and the day are both alike. The Lamb is the light of the city of God. Shine in my heart, Lord...
by Crystal Rowe | Dec 22, 2011 | i am bibledude
I don’t know about you, but I love Christmas. I begin thinking about the perfect Christmas presents sometime around July. My decorations go up on Thanksgiving (but never before!) My favorite part of each day is moving our little mouse on the Advent calendar that...
by Crystal Rowe | Dec 15, 2011 | christian music, poverty, SERVE
Every once in a while I come across a band that knocks my socks off. You know the one … great music, incredible lyrics, and just all around good people. Recently, I came in contact with a band that does more than just knock my socks off. They aren’t just a band...