Tag: 2013 Lent Reflections

Jesus used a two-word phrase most often when engaging people. It was a simple, yet profound, challenge. Follow me. Jesus uses this challenge; follow me, at least 12 times in the gospel stories. When Jesus first saw Peter, and later Philip, his challenge was – follow me and I’ll teach you how to fish for … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Dusty disciples

What is a command? This word has been used in so many ways that I think we have maybe lost what it truly means to keep God's commands. In military terms, a command is something you must obey with no questions asked. This is often because people's lives are at stake. The safety of others and the peace of our nation often depend on you obeying one command.

"Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the LORD our Maker; for he is our God and we are the people of his pasture, the flock under his care." -Psalm 95:6-7a This is a familiar passage to most of us. It is one of the many Psalm passages that have been … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Are you listening?

The story of Saint Valentine, for whom the holiday is named, is a vague one. It’s one that has several mixed up tales, understandably so as it’s from the year 269. A Pope established Saint Valentine’s Day in the year 496, saying he was among those "…whose names are justly reverenced among men, but whose … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Where love really comes from

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that … Continue reading Lent Reflection: Doubt Your Doubts