We are well on our way to discovering why Lent is so important. As we enter into Week 4, we begin drawing closer to Jesus. Getting to know Him means living life with Him. And, the closer we get, the more transformed we are. Today, we begin to realize all Jesus did between here and the cross. Reflect and prepare, as you read through these next few chapters of Matthew. See what Jesus sees and experience the […]
Living a Life of Love
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Have you ever thought of Lent as a lesson in preparation? Just like Advent readies us for Christmas, Lent prepares us for Easter. Understanding the importance of Lent prepares us for the gift of life and death through Jesus. Today, let’s look at the three things Jesus calls us to do, especially during Lent. Last week, we studied Jesus’ time in the wilderness from a new perspective. Sometimes God leads us to uncomfortable places, so we can go out […]
This is the second week of Lent and we continue to press in on Jesus, to get to know him. Last week, we learned how to ‘trust in the slow work of God,” which means trusting God in every situation. This is God’s way of preparing us. As we look to God, we experience growth. Unfortunately, growth is not fun. It is uncomfortable, yet necessary. As we journey toward the cross, God grows us through our discomfort. Jesus […]
How fitting that today, February 14th, not only marks Valentine’s day, but also the first day of Lent. On the very day that people show all sorts of acts of love to one another, we would embark on our own journey toward the greatest act of love ever given. Lent is a season of preparation for Jesus’s death. It is also a time to press in on the person of Jesus. As we reflect on this […]
Have you ever been scared to do something? When I sold my business to write a book, I was scared to death. Fear must be a common struggle for people because it is mentioned in the Bible more than 500 times. We see angels saying, “Fear not,” and even Jesus says to his closest disciples, “do not be afraid.” Maybe there is something sacred in being scared. The other day, I was reading one of Richard Rohr’s […]
Photo by petebrady on Freeimages.com Who are you following? Do you know? Last week, we began looking at who you are following. But today, we are going to look at why. The “why” behind anything we do is important. When we understand the “why,” everything else begins to make sense. As we read on in John 1:35-39, ” The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. 36 When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” 37 When the two […]
