Category Archives: Christian Year

Easter Week

Easter is just days away and without a doubt many of us are beginning to feel the usual stress and pressure of holidays. We have family plans, church plans, etc. But, I would like to encourage you to spend time focusing your attention on Jesus and His passionate sacrifice that is remembered during this time. watch how to steal a million in divx buy Lifepod Traditionally, the preparatory season of Lent continues until the Wednesday before Easter. Then comes what is known as “the Three Great Days” that lead to that wonderful Easter day. With this in mind, here are … Continue reading

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Advent: Meditation 3

Julia ipod Meditation 3 – Looking Within The final part of our Advent reflection is to look within. We have looked back at the first coming of Jesus, looked ahead at the Second coming, and now we look at the coming of Jesus into our own lives. This is a time to reflect on where we stand right now with Jesus and how we need His redemption to work in us.

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Advent: Meditation 2

This is the second part of our Advent devotional. You can download the whole devotional here. Meditation 2 – Looking Ahead We began Advent by meditating on the first “coming” of Jesus, we continue now by turning our hearts and minds to the return of Jesus; the “Second Coming”. Take some time over the next week and a half to study the following scriptures, read the material, answer the reflection questions and practice the exercises. You may consider doing this as part of a small group or in your family devotions.

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Advent: Meditation 1

Here is the first part of the Advent devotional guide. You can download the full guide here. Meditation 1 – Looking Back The first part of our Advent reflection is to look back; back to the first coming of Jesus to this earth. We will step into history and reflect on the Jewish expectations of the Messiah, the simple yet profound obedience of Mary and the humble beginnings of a King. Take some time over the next week and a half to study the following scriptures, read the material, answer the reflection questions and practice the exercises. You may consider … Continue reading

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Lent

The annual Christian practice of Lent began on Wednesday.  However, I know that many Christians today do not regularly practice Lent (myself included).  But, this age old practice that commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness is worth taking another look at. If you are interested in engaging in Lent this year, I recommend visiting this site download High Plains Drifter Takedown movie .  They are going to post weekly Lenten exercises and also have a download able Lent guide. Check it out.

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