The forty days of Lent are a time for pondering and praying the life of Jesus—in particular, “he suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried.” In his death and suffering, we find life. When we know Christ and the power of his death and resurrection, we also share in the fellowship of
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Ash Wednesday Confession: Psalm 51:1?4 Be gracious to me, O God, according to your loyal love. According to your abundant mercies, blot out my transgressions. Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, and from my sin cleanse me. For I myself know my transgressions, and my sin is ever before me. Against you, only you, I
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The following excerpt comes from today?s reading in 40 Days to the Cross: Reflections from Great Thinkers (currently on sale during Lent). Confession: Psalm 103:8?14 Yahweh is compassionate and gracious, slow to anger and abundant in loyal love. He does not dispute continually, nor keep his anger forever. He has not dealt with us according
Read moreReflecting on the True Humanity of Jesus Christ
The following excerpt comes from today?s reading in 40 Days to the Cross: Reflections from Great Thinkers (currently on sale during Lent). Confession: Psalm 32:6?7 Therefore let all the faithful pray to you at the time for finding you. Surely at the flood of many waters they will not reach him. You are my hiding
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