Tagged: “Lent”

The Hidden God

The Church Year takes us on the journey toward the Cross in a series of stages.  

Sing, My Tongue

“Let the redeemed of the Lord say so!” (Psalm 107.2).

Death’s dress rehearsal

The call came in the middle of the night.

I was a brand new pastor, just a couple weeks removed from ordination.

Why you should (not) give something up for Lent

It’s that time of year again.

Time for the conversation at coffee hour to turn inevitably to the topic of what you are giving up for Lent this year.

Lent schedule

Ash Wednesday

Subsequent Wednesdays in Lent (3/8, 15, 22, 29; 4/5)

Christianity is for losers

We are a society of winners.

Much as we might profess an appreciation for underdogs, it’s the favorites we put our money on.

Learn to pray in 30 days

We all know that prayer is an essential practice of the Christian life; we also know that it does not come naturally.