Category Archives: Lent 2019

Throwback Thursday: WEAKNESS (Lent 2016)

“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak.”  Matthew 26:41 I love the above verse. I feel like it really encompasses the idea of Lent.  Lent gives us an opportunity to feel and understand just how weak we really are.  It doesn’t matterContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: WEAKNESS (Lent 2016)”

Throwback Thursday: LISTEN (Lent 2017)

“for gaining wisdom and instruction;    for understanding words of insight; for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,    doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to those who are simple,    knowledge and discretion to the young— let the wise listen and add to their learning,    and let the discerning get guidance— for understanding proverbs and parables,    the sayings and riddles of the wise.  TheContinue reading “Throwback Thursday: LISTEN (Lent 2017)”

Listening for the Still, Small Voice

I love the sound of church bells ringing, especially when I’m not expecting to hear them. I was recently exploring a city I had never been too – Indianapolis. I spotted an amazing monument and fountain. I headed towards it to get some pictures. That’s when I heard the bells. I didn’t even see theContinue reading “Listening for the Still, Small Voice”

THE PROMISE OF THE RESURRECTION

  My favorite quote by Martin Luther is this: “Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime.” I think about this quote every spring.  I love springtime in Texas. I love to watch the trees slowly begin to be born again.  It seems to happenContinue reading “THE PROMISE OF THE RESURRECTION”

Confession

“Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective.” -James 5:16 I love the above scripture because there is real power in it.  For some of you, you can’t imagine confessing your sins to another person.  Questions probablyContinue reading “Confession”