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Lent
The 40 Day, ancient Christian season of repentance and preparation for Easter Sunday (Lent). Traditionally, people fast or abstain from something for the 40 days. This time of fasting is meant to help us embrace the suffering of Christ as well as to help us become more deeply devoted to the only One that truly matters. Chris Webb, President of Renovare’, writes, that it is “a time of repentance, an opportunity to experience the mercy of God, to be set free from past patterns of behavior, and to embrace a life of joyful holiness.” Lent is not just about giving … Continue reading
Advent 2008
A Thousand Acres video The season of Advent starts today. If you don’t know, Advent is a season of “expectant waiting” prior to Christmas. I would like to encourage you to participate in Advent this year as a part of your faith journey. Advent can be a special time in which you can re-focus on the true meaning of Christmas and can make the whole Christmas season more meaningful. You can read more about Advent here . Last year, I put together a little Advent devotional that can still be used this year. You can download it here (just disregard … Continue reading
