So apparently today is "3/16" day since it's March 16th. I saw on a friends blog that her radio station was talking about it and referencing John 3:16. Here's a link to the whole passage: John 3:1-21 http://bible.oremus.org/?ql=167367397 This is also the passage that I will be preaching on this weekend, since it is the… Continue reading Lent: Day 7
Category: Lent
Lent: Day 6
Tuesday evening I spent time with our Bear Cub Scouts talking about "God and Me" as they are doing the final steps of this program. It was fun to hear their explanations of faith, and we had a great conversation. I am so proud of the work they are doing, and give thanks for these… Continue reading Lent: Day 6
Lent: Day 5
This morning I was fortunate to get the chance to catch up with a great friend and mentor in ministry. We don't live close anymore, so it's always a treat to get to chat for a few minutes. In Ann Weem's poem "The Holy In The Ordinary" (the poem that gave me the idea for… Continue reading Lent: Day 5
Lent: First Sunday
During Lent, Sundays are not included in Lent. Instead they are seen as mini-Celebrations of the Resurrection. They are mini-Easter celebrations! So for some people, Lenten practices are not followed on Sundays. For others, it is easier and better to continue their Lenten disciplines during Sundays as well. Either way, it is nice to have… Continue reading Lent: First Sunday
Lent: Day 4
Today when I got home from church this afternoon after a meeting, Steve had a show cued up on the DVR on TV and said I needed to see it. We record Conan, and he was watching a few older episodes this afternoon and found this segment that is a MUST SEE! Pee Wee Herman… Continue reading Lent: Day 4