Alive and Active Life

Do you like chess? Surely, some of you do, while others of you . . . well, not-so-much. Perhaps you prefer checkers, scrabble, trivial pursuit, monopoly, or nertz. Regardless of your preferred game, life is like playing a board game Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

Remember when the pandemic was in full swing? Everybody was buying masks and medical gloves. Well, I found some medical gloves for a great price. So I ordered. When they came, I checked the box front. Sure enough - one size fits all. Not true! Those gloves were big enough to fit a professional basketball player who can "palm" the ball! So, I was stuck with these huge gloves. Incidentally, there was so much room in each glove finger, I could have packed snacks in there. So much for one size for everybody! Still - there IS a "one size for everybody.' It's amazing! Let's explore together . . . Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

You know the story from Lord of the Rings. Beautiful Arwen loves Aragorn. However, Aragorn left to protect Frodo on his quest. Incidentally, he'll end up fighting a war. Unfortunately, He may never return. As a result, Arwen is overcome. And she lingers in middle earth rather than join her kin to travel to their forever home. Having remained, she has a conversation with her elf-father. Interestingly, Arwen clings to hope. And she wants to know how to live in hope. Here is the excerpt: Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

Easter week is here! Celebrations! Joyful traditions, activities, and food! Subsequently, the simple reality of this wonderful holiday is - We have hope! We have Jesus! Join me with a fresh look at our hope in Jesus Christ! After we explore hope in today's content - I'll share a wonderful opportunity to help you prepare your heart for Easter. But now, let's dig into the hope we have . . . Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

We’re going to do something different this week - an interview with the producers to explore behind the scenes of Alive and Active Life articles and podcast. Actually, we’ve been publishing for 14 years and broadcasting for 5 years. But we'll specifically cover podcast information. WHY do we do this? Let's jump into this interview with the producers of Alive and Active Life. Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

You've heard the saying - "I feel like a fifth wheel." Really - a fifth wheel is not much good . . . unless you're driving a big rig - and then you need 18 wheels - all in good shape. Today's content explores what it's like to be the fifth king. Incidentally, this guy was exceptional! We can all learn from his choices, integrity, and passions. So - let's take a look . . . Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

Picture the scene with me. It's from C.S. Lewis' Prince Caspian. The four children, Peter, Susan, Edmond, and Lucy are traveling in unknown places, trying to get their bearings. Basically - they're lost. But Lucy keeps seeing Aslan when no one else does. They think she's making it up . . . or maybe she's crazy. Nevertheless, Lucy is the one who gets messages and directions from Aslan. In fact, Lucy and Aslan are friends. It seems she's nurtured the ability to see what others don't. Incidentally, this ability opens the whole universe to her imagination and her life purpose. Let's explore how to be more like Lucy. Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

Easter Angel You can listen to today’s content with the web player above or read the content below. Now let’s explore Easter Angel. 1. Brief Daily Focus – Easter Angel This is the only day in this Devotional Series that focuses Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

BONUS: When You Run Out Of Ideas Of Where To Hide An Easter Basket: So, have you ever wondered where else you can hide an Easter basket? Sometimes you run out of ideas. This bonus content provides lots of new Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

Interconnector You can listen to today’s content with the web player above or read the content below. Now let’s explore Interconnector. 1. Brief Daily Focus – Interconnector You need a bridge between you and God. Someone very much like you who Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

Intercessor You can listen to today’s content with the web player above or read the content below. Now let’s explore Intercessor. 1. Brief Daily Focus – Intercessor Traditionally, the word “intercessor” has come to mean – a person who prays Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

Intervener You can listen to today’s content with the web player above or read the content below. Now let’s explore Intervener. 1. Brief Daily Focus – Intervener Consequently, what does it mean to be an Intervener? Most dictionaries say: To Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

Lover Of Your Soul You can listen to today’s content with the web player above or read the content below. Now let’s explore Lover of Your Soul.   1. Brief Daily Focus – Lover of Your Soul When someone says, “I Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

High Priest You can listen to today’s content with the web player above or read the content below. Now let’s explore High Priest. 1. Brief Daily Focus – High Priest After God established the Old Testament priesthood, Aaron was chosen as Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

Sacrifice You can listen to today’s content with the web player above or read the content below. Now let’s explore Sacrifice. 1. Brief Daily Focus – Sacrifice What does Sacrifice mean to you going into Easter week? Since we don’t Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

Hypothetical situation. So, you meet someone. Perhaps you have conversations about strengths and weaknesses as you get to know this new person. It would be rare - but what would you think if that person said, "I don't have any weaknesses?" Jaw drop! That's a pretty big wow! A person with no weaknesses! Even Jesus had weakness as a human being - not weakness of character or morality but of learning, growing, and His unique skill sets. Nevertheless, as He grew up into manhood, He learned about areas He did well in - and areas He needed to build strategies to strengthen weakness. That does not mean Jesus sinned. It means He was/is like you and me in every way - fully human, while also being fully God. Let's explore how to build strategies to strengthen weakness and follow the path Jesus took. Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

Generations is not only the title of a Star Trek movie. It's also an important dynamic for every individual. Whether or not you are a Star Trek fan, you must agree there is something important about generations that take over a family, country, business, royal line, or franchise. The generations can be blood relatives or simply new replacements. Regardless, generations can either be good or bad in motive and conduct. Today's content focuses on four good generations with one exception. It's fascinating. Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

When you think back into your childhood, what memories come to mind? Good ones? Not-so-good ones? Maybe you remember events that sculpted or changed your life. Perhaps something "rocked your world." It might be a special activity is your first thought.  (I'll share one of my memories directly below.) But, I'm guessing you remember many ordinary days filled with ordinary things. Interestingly, this sets the stage for most of life. We spend long stretches of time waiting and listening for what comes next. Additionally, waiting and listening directly impact all your relationships. Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

Look around! Everything has some kind of design and order. Calendars, language, nature, science, and medicine. Then consider fabrics, computers, business, and farming. Design includes appearance, function, and natural / man-made capacity. The world - in fact, the entire universe - overflows with amazing design. Incidentally, you are no exception. Life is more meaningful, pleasant, and manageable when you embrace your incredible design. Let's explore how to do that. Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.

When you were a little kid, did you ever dress up or pretend? Maybe you "borrowed" your mom or dad's clothes, feeling grown-up as their apparel hung bulkily on your small frame. Perhaps you confiscated a large bath towel to be your super hero cape. What about adapting odds-n-ends laying around to dress up like community professionals - firemen, policemen, doctors, scientists, store clerks, movie stars, prince(ess), etc.? But have you ever dressed up to get better at being you? Let's explore this fascinating idea - getting better at being you. It's a healthy way to live. Read More ... For more resources and tools that inspire and equip you to live well using God's Word in practical ways each day, visit the Alive and Active Life website.