"For as the heavens are high above the earth, so is his mercy great upon those who fear him. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our sins from us." Psalm …
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Yes, I Am Giving Up Something For Lent… Here’s Why
"The purpose of Lenten discipline is to draw closer to Jesus Christ. Full stop. Growing deeper into Christ’s love is the compelling reason to give something up for Lent; and it is …
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Ash Wednesday Invitation to a Holy Lent
"It became the custom of the church to prepare... by a season of penitence and fasting." Beginning the Lenten Journey Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent: a time set …
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Lent Madness
"First of all, it’s lighthearted and fun! But more importantly, Lent Madness is a vehicle for learning about the women and men of faith who have gone before us in …
Valentine’s Day… And Cyril and Methodius?
"We don't celebrate Cyril & Methodius Day with Cyrillic language banners flying. But we can honor their lives by living ours as they did: doing work that needs to be …
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The Plight of our Children: Lenten Study 2013
The Episcopal Church Office of Black Ministries has issued a free Lenten Study Resource designed to invite all ages to participate in the reflective nature of …
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Daily Practices for a Glorious Lent
"Notice your relationship with the past, present and future. Ask yourself the question: Do I use it, or does it use me?" A Holy Practice for Each Day of Lent Each year, …
Activity for Lent: Create a Multi-Room “Labyrinth”
The following activity comes from Barnabas Children's Ministry. See full directions along with the objects for each location here: A Labyrinth for Lent. A downloadable …
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Almsgiving in Lent: Printable Giving Calendar
"Almsgiving can be part of everyone's Lenten practice, no matter your age. Almsgiving is simply a response by us to God, a response that we have to through …
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Lent in a Bag: An Activity for Church or Home
"Might there be a stony place in you that needs transforming? Some attitude or habit that, with a little attention, might even become a gift for you and others?" What is …
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