Jul 30, 2025

Stylized graphic of a church steeple emitting Wi-Fi signals, surrounded by digital icons like email, video, and social media, with the title ā€œThe Digital Discipleā€ and the tagline ā€œShowing Up for God—Online and Everywhere.ā€

A person writing in a colorful, jam-packed paper planner with sticky notes, next to a paper calendar and laptop on a cluttered desk.

šŸ“† What’s on your calendar might be more than a task—it might be a moment that matters.

šŸ“¬ The Digital Disciple: If It’s on the Calendar, Is It Holy Ground?

by Eric Miner

There’s a strange new question I find myself asking lately: If it’s on the calendar… does it carry weight?

Because let’s be honest—our calendars are full.
Church meetings. Doctor’s appointments. Potlucks. Plumbing repairs. That Zoom call you forgot you accepted. A link to a livestream you meant to watch.
It’s all in there. Clickable, color-coded, and begging for our time.

But somewhere in the middle of the double-bookings and recurring reminders, I wonder:
What if the calendar is more than just a to-do list?
What if it’s a record of our intention—our presence—our care?

At Holy Covenant, we don’t just post events and services because it’s expected. We do it because we believe in a faith that moves—and movement requires rhythm. And rhythm? It loves a calendar.

That’s why you’ll find worship themes, justice actions, community partnerships, and celebrations listed on our website.
Not just to stay organized—but to stay connected. To stay formed. To stay ready.

So maybe this week, give your calendar a second look.
What’s filling it?
What’s feeding it?
What’s forming you?

And if something on there looks mundane—like ā€œClean out fridge before in-laws arriveā€ā€”maybe that’s the exact moment where something meaningful will break through.

Because no matter how packed your schedule feels, grace still finds a way to get on the calendar.

šŸ’¬ This week’s challenge:
Take five quiet minutes with your calendar.
Look at what’s already there—and add one thing that nourishes your spirit.
Then take away one thing that doesn’t.
A walk. A worship link. A conversation.
You don’t need to be busy to be faithful—just willing to show up.

#TheDigitalDisciple | #GraceOnTheCalendar | #HCUCCEverywhere


Eric Miner

āœļø About the Author:
Eric Miner is Holy Covenant’s resident digital prophet, website wizard, and social media whisperer. He once tried to board a flight with a massive can of hairspray in his carry-on—only to be humbled by airport security and a Walgreens run in Dallas. He now packs lighter, designs smarter, and trusts that even in moments of chaos, the Spirit gets the final word.

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