Category: Lenten Reflections

Devotional thoughts for the Lenten season

March 3rd- Why do you see the speck…?

Why do you see the speck in your neighbor’s eye, but do not notice the log in your own eye? Do not judge, so that you may not be judged. For with the judgment you make you will be judged, and the measure you… Continue Reading “March 3rd- Why do you see the speck…?”

March 2nd- What is your name?

What is your name? As (Jesus) stepped out on land, a man of the city who had demons met him. For a long time he had worn no clothes, and he did not live in a house but in the tombs. When he saw… Continue Reading “March 2nd- What is your name?”

February 29th- Do you also wish to go away?

Do you also wish to go away? When many of his disciples heard it, they said, “This teaching is difficult; who can accept it?” But Jesus, being aware that his disciples were complaining about it, said to them, “Does this offend you? Then what… Continue Reading “February 29th- Do you also wish to go away?”

February 28th- Are grapes gathered from thorns…?

Are grapes gathered from thorns or figs from thistles? Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves. You will know them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorns, or figs from thistles? In the same… Continue Reading “February 28th- Are grapes gathered from thorns…?”

February 27th- What are you looking for?

What are you looking for? The next day John again was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus walk by, he exclaimed, “Look, here is the Lamb of God!” The two disciples heard him say this, and they followed Jesus.… Continue Reading “February 27th- What are you looking for?”

Ash Wednesday, February 26th

Why do you call me, Lord, Lord, and do not do what I tell you?  Ash Wednesday Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I tell you? I will show you what someone is like who comes to me,… Continue Reading “Ash Wednesday, February 26th”

Are You Talking to ME? (Introduction to Lenten Devotional Series)

Are You Talking to ME? Tuesday, February 25th I was struggling to keep awake as I sat in the middle of a large university lecture hall on an early Monday morning. Just as my head began to nod, the professor yelled to me, “Go… Continue Reading “Are You Talking to ME? (Introduction to Lenten Devotional Series)”

LIVE! (Easter Sunday, April 21st)

Easter Sunday, April 21 Live:  to attain eternal life; to occupy a home; dwell; to be thoroughly absorbed by or involved with; to have a life rich in experience; to exhibit vigor, gusto, or enthusiasm in Mark 16:1-6 (NRSV) When the sabbath was over,… Continue Reading “LIVE! (Easter Sunday, April 21st)”

Lay (Saturday Easter Vigil, April 20th)

Saturday Vigil, April 20 Lay: to put or set down; to place for rest or sleep Luke 23:50-56 (NRSV) Now there was a good and righteous man named Joseph, who, though a member of the council, had not agreed to their plan and action. He came… Continue Reading “Lay (Saturday Easter Vigil, April 20th)”

Love (Good Friday, April 19th)

Good Friday, April 19th Love: to hold dear; cherish Luke 23:44-46 (NRSV) It was now about noon, and darkness came over the whole land until three in the afternoon, while the sun’s light failed; and the curtain of the temple was torn in two. Then Jesus,… Continue Reading “Love (Good Friday, April 19th)”