Monthly Archives: March 2026
From my book, Lean Into Lent, let’s talk about intercessory prayer:
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 17
(Jeremiah 17:14) Heal me, O Lord, and I shall be healed; save me, and I shall be saved, for you are my praise.
Biblical leaders in scripture or prophets were not immune to disease or to trials. They teach us that we, in our situations, are part of…..
From my book, Lean Into Lent: The “day count” of Lent is 40 days. It does not, traditionally, include Sundays. I have chosen four hymns for Sabbaths, considered Little Easters.
WEEK TWO DURING LENT
Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown
Author: E. S. Elliot (1864) Tune: MARGARET (Matthews) Hymnary.org
1 Thou didst leave Thy throne and Thy kingly crown, When Thou camest to earth for me; But in Bethlehem’s home was there found no room…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 16
(Ephesians 4:1-3) Walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
The early church was undergoing growing pains, and many conflicting opinions occurred. When Paul…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 15
(Psalm 63:6-7) Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise You. So, I will bless you as long as I live; in Your name I will lift up my hands.
There are many ways to worship. Some kneel, some bow, some raise their hands, some dance,…..
from my book Lean Into Lent, Day 14
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 14
(James 1:22, 26) But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves…If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person’s religion is worthless.
Religion that is pure and undefiled before God the Father is this:…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 13
(James 1:17) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change.
Isn’t it awesome to know that our God is unchangeable in this age when ads, news reports, Sesame Street ™ snippets, and life itself is measured in nanoseconds and quick…..
From my book, Lean Into Lent, Day 12
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 12
(Ephesians 2:8-12) For by grace you have been saved through faith. And this is not your own doing; it is the gift of God, not a result of works, so that no one may boast. For we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for the good works, which God prepared before-hand, that we…..
Lean Into Lent Day 11 March 2, 2026, the world is in upheaval with war and a longing for lasting peace. Letet us pray forworld leaders, for the safety of our troops and those innocents caught in the sure evidence that we live in a fallen world. Let us long to…..