LEAN INTO LENT DAY 30
(Ephesians 2:22) In Him you also are being built together into a dwelling place for God by the Spirit.
Just before this passage, Paul is telling new Christians that they are now “citizens with the saints and members of the household of God, built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets,…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 29
(Galatians 6:10) So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone and especially to those who are of the household of faith.
Hospitals, homeless shelters, services for poor families, thrive because Christians care. Our churches, if they are doing the work of the Spirit, should provide its people with counseling, financial help, and attention to…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 28
(Galatians 5: 25) If we live by the Spirit, let us also keep in step with the Spirit. Let us not become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another.
Ah, this corollary to the Fruit of the Spirit passage can happen if we’re not careful. Let’s not “pat ourselves on the back” when…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 27
(Galatians 5: 22-23) The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. And those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passion and desires.
When Paul wrote these words, he was probably remembering his past when he was anything but patient…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 26
(Colossians 1:15-16) He is the image of the invisible. God, the firstborn of all creation. For by Him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions, or rulers or authorities—all things were created through Him and for Him. And He is before all…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 25
(Philippians 4:8) Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
It’s a little late, I suppose, for this year’s New Year’s resolutions to start over again (have we broken them…..
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LEAN INTO LENT DAY 24
(Philippians 4: 7) And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
One of the greatest benefits of committing our lives to the Lord is that He will never let us go. He will occupy both our hearts and our minds with the…..
Liturgically, Sundays are “little Easters” and do not count in the forty-day celebration of Lent. In my book Lean Into Lent, I have chosen four hymns to use on those Lord’s Day. Today’s is “O Sacred Head Now Wounded.”
WEEK THREE DURING LENT
Author (attributed to): Arnulf, Abbot of Villers-la-Ville; Author (attributed to): St. Bernard of Clairvaux; Author (German version): Paul Gerhardt (1656); Translator: James W. Alexander (1829) Tune: PASSION CHORALE (Hassler)
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1 O sacred…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 23
(Philippians 4:4-6) Rejoice in the Lord always, again I will say, rejoice. Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.
This is one of…..
LEAN INTO LENT DAY 22 Photo credit: Desmond Almarales, used with permission
(Isaiah 61:7) Isaiah is prophesying about the year of the Lord’s favor. “Instead of your shame there shall be a double portion; instead of dishonor, they shall rejoice in their lot; therefore in the land they shall possess a double portion; they shall have everlasting…..