by Thomas Ryden | Mar 30, 2015 | Lenten Blog 2015
God’s Love in the Rainforest by Hal Ernest March 30, Monday – Psalms 51:1-18(19-20), 69:1-23; Jeremiah 12:1-16 Philippians 3:1-14; John 12:9-19 One year when I was in Africa with Reenie I was asked to do a sermon at a Salvation Army Church deep in the...
by Thomas Ryden | Mar 29, 2015 | Lenten Blog 2015
Pray for the Children by The Rev. Laird Bryson March 29 – Palm Sunday – Readings (Morning Prayer): Psalms 24, 29; Zechariah 9:9-12; 1 Timothy 6:12-16. (Evening Prayer): Psalm 103; Zech. 12:9-11, 13:1, 7-9; Matt. 21:12-17 Matthew 21:12-17 contains Matthew’s...
by Thomas Ryden | Mar 28, 2015 | Lenten Blog 2015
To Sing is to Pray Twice by Eileen Combs March 28, Saturday – Psalms 137:1-6(7-9), 144, 42, 43; Jeremiah 31:27-34; Romans 11:25-36; John 11:28-44, or 12:37-50 I am a music lover! That is why these words from our readings for today from Psalm 144 verse 9 spoke...
by Thomas Ryden | Mar 27, 2015 | Lenten Blog 2015
Why have you forsaken me? by Kathleen Bullock March 27, Friday – Psalms 95* & 22, 141, 143:1-11(12); Jeremiah 29:1, 4-13; Romans 11:13-24; John 11:1-27. or 12:1-10 Psalm 22 was one of the readings for the day. This Psalm was written by David during a time of...
by Thomas Ryden | Mar 22, 2015 | Lenten Blog 2015
Facing Christ by Rev. Andy Smith I felt that I was sailing through Lent: I was denying myself food, praying more, attending church as much as possible (what else is a Curate to do?!) and getting myself geared up for Easter in a way that would impress my Vicar and wow...
by Thomas Ryden | Mar 20, 2015 | Lenten Blog 2015
Singing in the Wilderness by Sharon Hoyer Several years ago my daughter and I attended Wednesday night services at a local Lutheran church during Lent. This was my Lenten practice and it especially appealed to me because of the Taize music. As I reflect on that time...
