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With all of its somber reflection, it’s possible to forget the powerfully provocative experience that is Lent. This season draws out any number of questions in our minds. Here are a few to reflect upon: Why should I spend any time at all reflecting on my mortality? The culture is confounded by this question. This is … Read More “Lent Means: Why?” »
Imagine for a moment you awake to find that your home has been almost virtually consumed by vines, branches, weeds and other flora. You cannot open the doors or windows to get out. Eventually you realize that you are stuck in this house. Your only way of seeing out is to try and find small … Read More “Lent Means: Not Yet” »
Ephesians 4:31-32 Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. 32 Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. What a great sentiment: don’t be angry! “But what about whose fault it is?” “What about if I’m the victim?” “What … Read More “Lent Means: Hoping For Forgiveness” »
Life is full of unexpected events. We find ourselves in situations we never could have fathomed. We feel out of control and uncertain. The carrying for a parent at the end of their life is one of those “upside down” experiences of life. All mankind believes we are at the wheel, in-charge of the ship … Read More “Lent Means: Giving Up Control” »
Mary, the mother of Jesus is said to have both, “treasured” and “pondered” (Luke 2) her experiences with your son Jesus. Both of these words are foreshadowing of the kind of personnel self-reflection each of Jesus’ followers would experience as the death of the Christ becomes more and more of a reality. The Epiphany season … Read More “Lent 2023” »
