http://www.ericsherwood.net Holy, Separated, yet wholly articulated. Fri, 04 Sep 2009 01:01:14 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Well, it is time again for the HHBC Singles Labor Day Retreat.  I am so looking forward to a time of reconnecting with the Lord in the beauty of his nature. Two full days with nothing planned but devoting every minute to Him. In that, I have developed a challenge for ... http://www.ericsherwood.net/2009/09/03/singles-labor-day-retreat-challenge/ If you have ever sat in one of my Bible Study classes you know about my opener every week where I require reports of something awesome that God did over the past week.   I just love hearing stories of God's awesome faithfulness, power, and love. And man, do I get them ... http://www.ericsherwood.net/2009/08/18/something-awesome-this-week/ "I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands..."  I am almost sure that I will irritate a few people with this post, but so be it.  Wrecked.org posted an article a few days ago about the Pledge of Allegiance.  It is an ... http://www.ericsherwood.net/2009/07/09/wreckedorg-on-the-pledge-of-allegiance/ Note: This post is an article I wrote for The Riches of His Glory, a devotional book for the Singles Department at Hermitage Hills Baptist Church. For I desire loyalty and not sacrifice, the knowledge of God rather than burnt offerings. - Hosea 6:6 Something funny occurred to me over the course ... http://www.ericsherwood.net/2009/05/22/chill-out-and-listen/ So, you have a bunch of friends that don't (or won't) go to church, but you are hurting for a way to connect with them in the real world.  Been there many times, my friend.  Here are 9 simple ways to connect with anyone: Go to a concert/sporting event:  Especially in Nashville, ... http://www.ericsherwood.net/2009/05/12/9-ways-to-connect-with-your-community/ I want to take some time and honor my mother today.  Here are some things that stand out to me the most about her: I know beyond the shadow of any doubt that she loves me to death.  I feel it every time I see her.  She has always put her ... http://www.ericsherwood.net/2009/05/10/mothers-day/ And now, Israel, what does the Lord your God ask of you except to fear the Lord your God by walking in all His ways, to love Him and to worship the Lord your God with all your heart and all your soul?  Keep the Lord's commands and statutes I ... http://www.ericsherwood.net/2009/05/06/108/ How happy is the one whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered! - Psalm 32:1  A reader posted a new comment to my article Dealing with Past Transgressions the other day, and I found myself rereading it as I approved the comment. Let me tell you, reading that article could ... http://www.ericsherwood.net/2009/02/10/past-transgressions-revisited/ Happy New Year from Life Outside the Lines! I hope it is treating you well so far and that your resolutions are still in place 16 hours in! I will be starting a more regular posting schedule at the beginning of next week.  I am really going to try and do three ... http://www.ericsherwood.net/2009/01/01/happy-new-year/ Merry Christmas from Life Outside the Lines.  I hope your holiday was full of wonderful times spent with your loved ones! http://www.ericsherwood.net/2008/12/25/merry-christmas/