Archive for the 'Lent' Category
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For All Who Are Thirsty
Exodus 17:1-7
John 4:5-42
“If you are thirsty, you may drink.”
For a second she stared here and there, wondering who had spoken. Then the voice said again, “If you are thirsty, come and drink,”
…she realised that it was the lion speaking. …The voice was not like a man’s. It was deeper, wilder, and stronger; a sort […]
Published by the tattooed poet on February 22nd, 2008 tagged Worship, Spiritual Formation, Lyrics, Quotes, Lent | Comment now »
Holy Week Wednesday
Begin by singing “Amazing Grace“ (click on underlined link for words and music)
The Apostle’s Creed
I believe in God the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth. And in Jesus Christ his only Son our Lord; who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, dead, […]
Published by AP on April 12th, 2006 tagged Lent | Comment now »
Everybody Follows Somebody
I’ve been thinking about some things this week that are not too popular. And I’m going to talk to you about some things that will probably make some of you upset. I’ve been a little upset myself as I have realized some of my own “pet” ideas are just that – ideas. You see, […]
Published by AP on March 23rd, 2006 tagged Preaching, Lent, Discipleship | Comment now »
Prayer for Lent
Lord Jesus Christ,
you refused to turn stones into bread.
Save us from using our power,
however little,
to satisfy the demands of selfishness in the face of the greater needs of others.
Lord Jesus Christ,
you refused to leap from the temple top.
Save us from displaying our skills,
however modest,
to win instant popularity in the face of nobler calls on our […]
Published by AP on March 11th, 2006 tagged Prayer, Lent | Comment now »
What Jesus Taught in His Last Days on Earth
Values of the Kingdom
Sunday, March 13, 2005; Wayside Community Church; Grove City, PA
Growing up in the circles of Evangelical Christianity, we never did observe the season right before Easter known in Orthodox circles as Lent. We had family and friends who did, however, and we watched in curiosity as they gave up various bad habits […]