3rd Sunday of Lent
Daily Scriptures: Ex 3:1-8a, 13-15 – Moses and the Burning Bush 1 Now Moses was tending the flock of Jethro his father-in-law, the priest of Midian, and he led the flock to the far side of the desert and came … Continued
Day 16 of Lent – Saturday
We are two and a half weeks into our Lenten journey. Today’s readings come as powerful reminders that Lent is not about what we are doing for God, but what God is doing for us! They describe a God who … Continued
Day 15 of Lent – Friday
Daily Scriptures: Genesis 37:3-4, 12-13, 17-28 3 Now Israel loved Joseph more than any of his other sons, because he had been born to him in his old age; and he made a richly ornamented robe for him. 4 When … Continued
Day 14 of Lent – Thursday
Yesterday I shared a devotion about patience. One of our Lent partners emailed me a link to an upbeat song that helps to put things in perspective. It’s been on the radio a lot in the past few weeks – … Continued
Day 13 of Lent – Wednesday
I hope you are both encouraged and challenged as you read the daily scriptures for Lent. One of my favorite parts of observing Lent is the component of Charity or “Acts of Kindness.” Focusing on this aspect of Lent helps … Continued
Day 12 of Lent – Tuesday
Daily Scriptures Isaiah 1:10, 16-20 10 Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah! 16 wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my … Continued
Day 11 of Lent – Monday
We are beginning our second full week of Lent, a good time to be reminded of our dependence on God – our ever present source of help. Many of us have chosen to “fast” from something or “add” something during … Continued
2nd Sunday of Lent
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Did you know that the shamrock became a symbol of the Irish holiday because St. Patrick was known to use the 3-leaf clover to explain the Holy Trinity to non-Christians? In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, … Continued
Day 10 of Lent – Saturday
Daily Scriptures: Deuteronomy 26:16-19 – Follow the LORD’s Commands 16 The LORD your God commands you this day to follow these decrees and laws; carefully observe them with all your heart and with all your soul. 17 You have declared … Continued
Day 9 of Lent – Friday
As a reminder, Lent is a season of fasting, self-denial, Christian growth, repentance, transformation, and simplicity for the purpose of preparing the believer to celebrate the death and resurrection of Jesus at Easter. The main components of Lent include: – … Continued