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Category Archives: Lent
Lenten Love
“Was it for crimes that I have done, he groaned upon the tree? Amazing pity! Grace unknown! And love beyond degree!” Alas! And Did My Savior Bleed Isaac Watts, 1702 John 15:13 (NLT) There is no greater love than to … Continue reading
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Lenten Music
From childhood to the present, I’ve heard and sung old hymns over and over. The first few notes or words can bring the whole hymn to mind. This week I’ll be highlighting the music of Lent–that is, some of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Lent, Man of Sorrows, music, Phillip Bliss
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Lent: Broken by God
Lent brings to mind Christ’s sacrifice — His body broken for us. What do we sacrifice for Him? Psalm 51:17 (NLT) The sacrifice you desire is a broken spirit. “The sacrifices of God are a broken spirit … … Continue reading
Lent: Facing Temptation
The 40 days of Lent remind us that Jesus was tempted. “Jesus Christ was just beginning his public ministrations. As one saith, “So long as Jesus Christ had nothing to meddle with but the chips in his father’s … Continue reading
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Lent: to Fast
Fasting is associated with Lent. We usually think of fasting from food — but there’s more: “Let the hands fast by being pure from plundering and avarice. Let the feet fast by ceasing from running to unlawful spectacles. … Continue reading
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Lent: 40 Days
Lent: 40 days (excluding Sundays) between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Why 40 days? Per the Bible, 40 days of rain for Noah (Genesis 7) 40 days on Mt. Siani for Moses to meet with God (Exodus 24) … Continue reading
Lent: Spiritual Discipline
We are in the midst of Lent, the time between Ash Wednesday (this year, February 14) and Easter (March 31). It is a season of repentance and redemption, of preparation and prayer: “The battle of prayer is against … Continue reading
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Morning Prayer: Love
“You taught us, Lord, that the greatest love a man can show is to lay down his life for his friends. But your love was greater still, because you laid down your life for your enemies. It was while we … Continue reading
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Speak Peace
“Peace, perfect peace, in this dark world of sin? The blood of Jesus whispers peace within.” Edward H. Bickersteth, 1875 “Peace within” — no matter what troubles swirl around us. Fully aware of the coming crucifixion, Jesus spoke peace to … Continue reading
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Tagged Edward Henry Bickersteth, J, John 14:27, peace
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