Tag Archives: Lent

The Way of the Cross

  Today is the intersection of St. Patrick, Spring and Lent. Today is the intersection of forgiveness, new life and Christ.   Today’s intersection is the Cross.

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Waiting to Understand

  We think we’re waiting for the still, small voice of God. Sometimes it’s not a voice.     We’d looked everywhere for the keys–nada. We prayed. In my mind’s eye, I saw our young son poking the keys through … Continue reading

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Waiting to Hear

    It’s Lent. We are waiting–waiting to hear from God.     “God not only gives us something to hear,  but he gives us ears to hear with . . .  he that sends the tidings also opens the … Continue reading

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Still Waiting

    Your Lenten wait should not be empty. It should be quiet, like the silence after a snowfall.   Psalm 46:10 Be still, and know that I am God. The silence overflows with the presence of God.

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Waiting for Spring

    What do you like most about snow?     Sledding and skiing The fresh white beauty It’s absence! We’re tired of shoveling the walks. We’re tired of the gray goop beside the road. We’re anxious for the green … Continue reading

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Lent: It’s Not Just the Lamb

  This week’s blog topic grew out of the intersection of the calendar and my Lenten meditation. We’re four days into March and on our third snow storm. March came in like a lion.   And as I ponder the … Continue reading

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Lent: A Call to a Cause

Tuesday, I suggested that you add prayer to your schedule as a Lenten sacrifice. Wednesday, I suggested that you make that a prayer for someone you don’t much like. Here’s another option. Pray for a cause, a situation, circumstances that … Continue reading

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A True Lenten Sacrifice

Give up a bit of yourself for Lent. Pray daily for someone who annoys you, aggravates you, drives you crazy.     Matthew 5:44-45  (CEV) I tell you to love your enemies and pray for anyone who mistreats you. Then … Continue reading

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Lent Us Pray

Let started last Wednesday. It continues until Easter.

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Remember the Sabbath (Monday)

  How does a typical Sunday play out in your home?       Sleep in–no morning commute! Church in the morning, sports in the afternoon It’s my to-do day Just another work day Exodus 20:11 (MSG) God blessed the … Continue reading

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