The beginning of the Lenten season seems to shake winter right out of our soul, no matter how cold it remains. It brings hope. As I’m writing, there are 11 days and 18 hours till Spring. Count 'em! The Old English word lent refers to a lengthening of days or spring. So no, it’s not in the Bible. It’s the tradition of doing … [Read more...]
Come To Me
“Come to Me” is all about the holy season of Lent. Answering an invitation that can change a life is hard to pass up. But we do. I did several times before I became a devoted Jesus follower. And I haven’t been the same since. . . I met Jesus in John back in 1975. He took me by the heart to introduce me to those whose lives … [Read more...]
Living Lent
Many of us are trying to catch a breath after the past few years of a pandemic that has shattered and taken lives. The Lenten season comes during a time of war that points to our own personal war. When hope appears to weaken with the headlines of the world and the headlines of our story, we need to turn to the only One who can … [Read more...]
Mixed Message
No matter how early Ash Wednesday comes every year, we have the assurance of Spring waiting around a cold corner to unveil the earth with new life. The view outside my window today brings a mixed message as Spring perches on a winter-ish branch above would-be blossoms buried under the weight of snow. It’s easy to fix our … [Read more...]
Spring – Season of Hope
Spring is a season of hope. No matter how mild the winter, this time every year we wait anxiously for the beginning of Spring and the “new” it brings. And it’s less than three weeks away! Looking from my office window I’m not seeing a change in season yet - but assured it’s hidden within the mix of a robin perched on a naked … [Read more...]