“Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at Hand!” I’m sure you’ve seen that on a church sign somewhere. Perhaps someone has yelled it at you while… Read more “The Repentance of Lent”
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The Challenge of Lent
People like habits. We like our routines. Once we figure out how to handle a situation, we tend to prefer not to have to figure out brand… Read more “The Challenge of Lent”
Remember, O Man, That Dust Thou Art
If you attend an Ash Wednesday service today (and I highly recommend that you do), chances are pretty good that the priest or minister who applies your… Read more “Remember, O Man, That Dust Thou Art”
The Hopelessness of Easter
We have always been able to view the crucifixion in light of the resurrection that happened three days later. Whenever we read the Passion Narrative in one of the… Read more “The Hopelessness of Easter”
Don’t Jump To The End Too Quickly
Today is the start of the season of Lent. Lent lasts 46 days (40 days + Sundays). The tradition of Lent is that for that 40 day period, Christians… Read more “Don’t Jump To The End Too Quickly”
The Unfinished Easter Story
Mark is my favorite Gospel for the Resurrection story. I’m not sure you’re actually allowed to choose a favorite resurrection story, but I’m doing it anyway. The… Read more “The Unfinished Easter Story”