Pastor Daron Lindemann
Daron Lindemann serves at a new mission church in Pflugerville, Texas. He has authored several articles or series and writes a weekly blog called CrossWords. Pastor Lindemann lives with his wife, Cara, and has two adult sons.
Anxiety is like a rocking chair
There’s much to be anxious about these days. If you feel pressure, it doesn’t make you bad, sinful, or weak. It’s no different than…
Victor not victim
Easter makes you a victor! Here’s how. Jesus took on death, not just as your enemy but his. He took on sin, not just…
Tetelestai
Does Jesus need your help? On the cross he was beaten and bloody. A victim of injustice. Did he need your help on that…
Forgiveness doesn’t count
Jesus told a parable that purposely made no economic sense. A lesson about forgiving grace that can’t be calculated like a day’s wages. Forgiveness…
Can I have your attention?
Before smartphones and Facebook, humans could focus on something for at least 15 seconds before our minds began to wander. Today, researchers say that…
Do you believe in arranged marriage?
Some cultures today practice the custom of arranged marriages. It’s much different than our modern American culture. Either is acceptable to God. But know…
The joy of forgiveness
“Let me hear joy and gladness; let the bones you have crushed rejoice. Hide your face from my sins and blot out all my…
The hurt of forgiveness heals
Just forgive and forget. Have you heard that advice? It likely developed as encouragement from people who don’t know grace. Joseph knew grace. God’s…
Lead your heart
Disney movies, graduation speeches, motivational blogs, and even some well-meaning mommies preach, “Follow your heart.” Let’s appreciate the idea that our head knowledge can’t…
That’s just who I am
She overspends the credit card again. When confronted, she excuses her impulsive shopping: “That’s just who I am.” People explain away anger, unfaithfulness, porn,…
Your version of God
We create our own versions of God and then point fingers of blame at these versions of God. “God let my sister die. He…
Approachable
“Thank you for seeing me, sir.” “Hello, it’s a pleasure to meet you, sir.” As she waited for the job interview, Jeanie just couldn’t…