Tag Archives: Lent

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

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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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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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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

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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

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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

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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

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My Foolish Fear

  I hate it when people make fun of others. I hate it when others to make fun of me. I admit it. I’m afraid of ridicule.     Christ loved those who made fun of him. He wasn’t afraid … Continue reading

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Change Your Fear of Change

Hebrews 4:15 (NASB) For we do not have a high priest who cannot sympathize with our weaknesses.     You’ve heard the joke about how many [fill in the blank]s it takes to change a light bulb. “Change!” says a … Continue reading

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