It’s over! The 21 day fast is ‘officially’ done. You may be reaching for that bag of chocolates, that can of Mountain Dew or that big juicy cheeseburger you’ve been craving. Go ahead and enjoy a little (or even more than a little), but don’t forget what you’ve ... Read More
The fast has ended for the Taylor family. Tonight was officially 21 days for us. It was a powerful three weeks of community in my home and in our church family. I am so proud of the many who fasted and experienced great break throughs. This week I traveled to Guatemala with Pastor Jeff to explore ... Read More
“Do you have a hunger for God? If we don't feel strong desires for the manifestation of the glory of God, it is not because we have drunk deeply and are satisfied. It is because we have nibbled so long at the table of the world. Our soul is stuffed with small things, and there is no room for ... Read More
Esther 4:15-17 15 Then Esther told them to reply to Mordecai, 16 “Go, gather all the Jews to be found in Susa, and hold a fast on my behalf, and do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my young women will also fast as you do. Then I will go to the king, though ... Read More
It's the last week of the fast and I have to admit I'm excited! This fast has been a great reminder to me that God is bigger than anything in my life and with Him I can do anything even though it doesn't always feel like it... My question to you is what has been the hardest thing about this ... Read More
We are coming down the home stretch of our 21 Day Fast. Make sure you’re at Rivers Crossing on Sunday as we celebrate during the service, as well as afterwards with some great food. Hope to see you there. I must say it’s very difficult to fast during NFL playoff ... Read More
In light of today's sermon by Pastor Paul I think it would be appropriate for me to write about how I feel physically because of the fast. I have an autoimmune disease that is related to rheumatoid arthritis. I have had a daily battle with pain since I was about seventeen years old. Since 2000 I ... Read More
Top Ten Signs Your On a Fast: 10. You've visited Whole Foods for the first time in your life. 9. You've acquired what some call "Stanky" breath. 8. The kids are putting you to bed. 7. Coworkers ask if you're sick because you're not your usual caffeine-hyped ... Read More
Trust. 5 letters that ask a lot of us. While on this fast God isasking if I trust Him. Do I trust Him to fulfill promises He has madeto me? Do I trust Him that He is protecting me? Do I trust Him period?I have a lot of faith that He is who He says He is but moving thatfaith to trust, that He is ... Read More
Today is World Cheese Day. I received an email from one of my favorite website’s, Kidzmatter, announcing this and wondered what World Cheese Day had to do with anything. This is what they said: “There are even songs about cheese. Sing along with us now: "The cheese ... Read More
Has your faith increased during the first 10 days of the fast? Oh by the way, we’re almost half way there! If you were not at church during our 20/10 Vision series to kick of the year, you may have missed one of the things I have been dreaming for RC3 this year. I really feel that the Lord ... Read More
Hello Friends! It is Day 9 of the fast and I want to encourage everyone to stay strong. God is moving in an incredible way at Rivers Crossing during this season. I just believe there is so much power when God’s people fast in a corporate way like we’re doing. My ... Read More
Today is one week into the 21-day fast. Fasting is a challenge for me, not simply because of the change in eating, but also because I am someone who has dealt with eating disorders (ED). Though I’m “post-ED”, I think there will always be a concern that I may slip back into the ... Read More
Whew! What a week! For those of you that don't know, I workpart-time as a vending attendant at a local school. As a vendingattendant I fill vending machines with delicious candy, chips, food,and drink for hungry high schoolers to devour. The best part is thatI get to eat ... Read More
Day 5!!!! Just think by the time you wake up tomorrow you'll be a quarter of the way thru the fast. While we all look forward to that day when we can crack open a cold Dew or if you're travis, a Coke, I would encourage each of you to spend this time thinking about 2 things.... 1. What does my ... Read More
I don’t know about you, but I love to snack, and it’s not usually on vegetables! I can only eat so many bananas in one day. Variety in the foods I eat has made it a little easier during the Daniel fast. I thought I would share a few quick and easy snack ideas that you ... Read More
I miss my diet coke and caffeine. This is the first time in years that I have given up both of these. Saturday night I was driving home and I prayed asking God to help me with the headache I knew would come. I have to say that I have been surprised how God has answered my prayer. ... Read More
Well it's day 2 of the fast, only 19 days left! I talked to a lot of people who were struggling today and I wanted to give everyone out there who is having a rough start a little encouragement. The first 3-4 days of an extended fast are usually the most difficult physically. The ... Read More
Many reading this (certainly my Rivers Crossing family, my personal friends, and my own family) know that I have been practicing extended periods of fasting as one of my spiritual disciplines for more than a decade. My first 40 day fast in 1999 was life changing (God dropped into my heart the call ... Read More