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.
Broken bones
A few years ago, I broke the first bone I’ve ever broken in my body: the tip of my finger. Man, that hurt! I…
Spurs and bull riding
I see lots of spurs at the Austin rodeo that kicks off every spring. One of the most popular competitions is bull riding. In…
Strong tree
Ancient shipbuilders would prepare the masts for their ships long before installing them. They would go to the forest and find an appropriate tree….
Be kind to those with special needs
In ancient times when a king assumed the throne, he killed off all the members of the family that had been in power. Not…
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…