Lent is the Christian liturgical season beginning with Ash Wednesday and leading up to Holy Week. It's an observance of the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness praying, fasting, and being tempted by Satan, before emerging to begin his public ministry.
Though often associated with Catholicism, Lent is observed by many Protestants as well, and its Biblical basis provides good reason to do so. It's an acknowledgment of our origins as dust and our return to dust before resurrection in Christ — a reminder of of our complete dependence on him for our whole being.
If you want to grow closer to Jesus, it's important not just to invite him into your own life, but to enter into his as well. Here are a few suggestions for how to participate. |
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February 28 — The Haven, a small new church in Northern England, received 92 donated Bibles after an online appeal led by Rev. Jess Monopoli. The Bibles came mostly from two anonymous strangers in different parts of the country. Set to launch on March 9 at West Park Academy, The Haven is excited to begin ministering to the largely unchurched population of 20,000 in the parish community. (Christian Today) |
| March 1 — In other church planting news, new churches are thriving in Northwestern states in the U.S. Organizations like Intermountain Church Planters and Evergreen are focused on multiplying churches to combat church closures and engage the largely religiously unaffiliated population in the region. LifeSpring Church in Idaho is one success story, growing to over 400 members and planning to spin off a new congregation. (Religion Unplugged, from MinistryWatch) |
| March 1 — After Pope Francis suffered a respiratory crisis on Friday and was placed on ventilation, his condition stabilized and he was able to have a peaceful night. He is reported to be in "good humor" and spent 20 minutes praying in the hospital chapel. Yet his "prognosis remains guarded" and continues to receive regular medical intervention for his condition. (RNS and Aleteia) |
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References to wine and wine-related themes abound in the Bible, and yet few understand how deeply the theme of wine is woven into God's story of creation, provision, and redemption.
The Israelites offered wine at the temple as a sacrifice. It was enjoyed regularly at family meals and celebrations for centuries — as we see in Jesus's first miracle at the wedding feast of Cana. And in the Lord's Supper Jesus elevates wine to new heights as this tangible and precious gift of wine now speaks of Christ's precious blood shed on the cross.
But to fully understand the complex way the theme of wine is woven throughout the Bible we must go all the way back to the beginning. |
| There is a grand entrance and exit to Romans 8 in the Bible. It begins with the stupefying statement that "there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." Every fault, every failure, every form of darkness in our hearts melts before the presence of the one who is love.
And it ends with the proclamation that nothing can separate us from the love of God, whether it be death or life, angels or demons, or anything in creation. It speaks to our deepest fear of abandonment. We are not alone, nor will we ever be separated from God, even in our darkest failure, doubt, or anguish. We may abandon God, but the Trinity will never forsake us.
These grand promises hold the power to change our lives — but only if we engage with them. |
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