Category Archives: Lent

Less Woe

It’s Fat Tuesday, the day of over-indulgence before Lent’s 40 days of preparation and sacrifice begin.  Amos 6:4-6 (MSG) Woe to those who live only for today . . . Woe to the playboys, the playgirls, who think life is … Continue reading

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Less for Lent

  Lent begins this Wednesday, March 6, and ends on April 20, the Saturday before Easter. It’s a time of preparation and sacrifice, reflecting the preparation and sacrifice of Christ’s 40 days in the wilderness. Will you be giving up … Continue reading

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Do I Have To?

  You want something. You want it a lot, and God seems to be leading in a different direction. What do you do?   I beg God Reluctantly, I do it his way I trust he knows what he’s doing … Continue reading

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Sacrifice of Prayer

    It’s Lent.    Lots of people give up something for Lent. Some people do something extra during these days leading to Easter.  This year, let your stealth prayers (your random acts of prayer) be your Lenten sacrifice.

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Hear Yourself in the Crowd

On Good Friday, I tend to picture myself with the cluster of faithful followers gathered at foot of the cross. Truth be told, Stuart Townend’s version is more like it:   “Ashamed, I hear my mocking voice   Call out … Continue reading

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Listen for the First Time

These words are so familiar, we hear them on autopilot:   Luke 22:20 (NIV) After the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.”   Imagine hearing … Continue reading

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Listen Like Jesus

I sometimes wonder how Jesus made it through this last week of his earthly life–the last meal together, betrayed by a friend, a kangaroo-court of lies, pain and ever-greater pain. Did he keep one ear tuned to the words his … Continue reading

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Keep Listening for Lent

  I’ve been through Lent more than 60 times. How about you?     Been there, done that This story never grows old Every year of life changes me. Every person is different. And God has a new message for … Continue reading

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Who’s Listening?

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Listening, Day 1

  OK, Lord, I spoke less today. But I can’t say that I listened more.      This listening for Lent is harder than I thought.

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