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Tag Archives: Lent
The Thought that Counts
Did you give up something for Lent? Social media? Chocolate? 1 Corinthians 11:24 (NIV) “Do this in remembrance of me.” Without Jesus, it’s just time management or a diet. With Jesus, it is worship.
Living Large
Posted in Spiritual architecturEcards
Tagged Fat Tuesday, John 10:10, Lent
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The Perfect Gift
Valentine’s Day is coming. What’s your favorite gift? Candy Flowers Dinner at an expensive restaurant This year, February 14 is also the beginning of Lent. That’s the time of preparation before Easter. Traditionally, Christians give up something. … Continue reading
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
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
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.
Listen for Lent
Most people give up something for Lent. Just to be different, sometimes I add something for Lent. This year, I’m going to listen for Lent. That’s what God told me to do (at least, that’s what … Continue reading
Celebrated Presidents
It’s Presidents Day. Woo hoo! Or is it boohoo? Honor past Presidents? You bet! How does that tie in with auto and appliance sales? So we honor long-suffering public servants by granting ourselves a vacation day [sigh] Pictures … Continue reading
Posted in Government structure, Window on our culture
Tagged Lent, presidential candidates, Presidents Day
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In Memory, Not Fear
Sometimes I hesitate to be public about my faith. May I live every day in memory of Good Friday, in memory of Easter morning. Isaiah 41:10 (NIV) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not … Continue reading
Posted in Foundation of faith
Tagged Easter, fear, Good Friday, Isaiah 41:10, Lent
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Fearful? Faithful!
“Fear imprisons, faith liberates; fear paralyzes, faith empowers; fear disheartens, faith encourages; fear sickens, faith heals; fear makes useless, faith makes serviceable.“ From Harry Emerson Fosdick (1878-1969) Today we recall how Jesus was arrested and his disciples were fearful. … Continue reading
Posted in Door of opportunity\
Tagged faith, fear, Harry Emerson Fosdick, Lent
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