Tag: 2012 Lent Reflections

I know keeping a strong faith and walk with God can be difficult. All we can do is try our best. We can mess up sometimes. We’re not perfect. I know I’m not. Lately I’ve found myself easily distracted. I get caught up in my everyday lifestyle like everyone else. With school, work, and family … Continue reading Lent Reflection: A clean slate

Whenever I think of the apostle Paul, I think of a small, quirky man, spouting off what probably seemed like backward theology to first century Rome. Extra-biblical literature (i.e., The Acts of Paul and Thecla) from that time period describes Paul as unattractive, yet “full of grace.” Despite his likely idiosyncrasies, I find Paul to … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Ever-present power

"One day as Jesus was walking along the shore of the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew throwing a net into the water, for they fished for a living. Jesus called out to them, 'Come, follow me, and I will show you how to fish for people!' And they left their … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Not the easiest path, but the best

During this time of Lent, we are called to focus on our sins and shortcomings, and for some, that means giving up of something and/or adding something to our lives in hopes of drawing closer to God. While sin is never a fun topic to think of, these 40 days are here to form and … Continue reading Lent Reflection: A closer walk with thee

John 17:24: “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world." I love to share things with my family and friends. It just doesn’t mean as much to … Continue reading Lent Reflection: The greatest feast imagineable