Lent (97)

Ian

Hearts and Ashes

‌Psalm 32; Isaiah 58:1-12; Hebrews 12:1-14 ‌Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Psalm 32:1 ‌The LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your needs in parched places and make your bones strong, and you shall be like a watered garden,…

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Ian

Devoted?

🔎 Focus ‌“The one who is faithful in a very little is also faithful in much, and the one who is dishonest in a very little is also dishonest in much. If then you haven’t been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will entrust you…

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Ian

Blazing a Way

Nehemiah 9:1-31 That is proclaimed so much by so many about slavery, racism, poverty, etcetera…and they're right. Yet, here we have the example of the Jews. It was the fault of their ancestors. However, their ancestors were dead. Often, you cannot figure out the right…

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Ian

Can't Wait to Wait

Job 14:1–14; Lamentations 3:1–9, 19–24; Psalm 31:1–4, 15–16 “Jesus, 33, son of Joseph and Mary, was crucified and died yesterday. Survived by mother Mary. Wandering prophet who proclaimed the Kingdom of God was near. Performed miracles. Challenged the status quo. Caused the leaders heartache.” Even…

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Ian

Wood and Metal

Psalm 22; Isaiah 52:13–53:12; Hebrews 10:16–24; John 19:16–30 Perhaps instead of Good Friday, it should be Great Friday. The greatness of God succumbed willingly to the weakness, sin, and hatred of humanity. The purpose was to provide a path for humanity to return to God…

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