Archive for February 2012

Today is what is called “Ash Wednesday” in church tradition.  It is a day when Christians have been called to recognize their mortality, their frailty, and more importantly their depravity.  Whether literally or figuratively we put on the ash that is a mark of our sad and fallen nature.  It is a time of profound realization that we desperately need a Savior.

This day is also the beginning of the season called “Lent.”  Much like Advent, it is a season of preparation.  Now, it has for many seemingly been relegated to 40 days of ‘giving things up.’ So, you might…

So, I just had a cool conversation with a friend.  He isn’t a part of Antioch (he is faithful to another church family), but knows many of us who are.  He is aware of how God is at work among us and has a great appreciation for that.

He told me a about a family that he is close to. Recently they talked about finding a church that would be a fit for them. He strongly suggested they come to Antioch (for a host of reasons). So, they plan to come this week! How cool is that.

Here’s what I…