![]() ![]() We point to Jesus, and it is only as others see Jesus that their lives too will be changed.Īll quoted material was written by Tish Harrison Warren. When they did, their lives were changed.” We witness not because we are worthy, but because Jesus is alive. “The disciples had little hope to offer anyone, except that of a resurrected Messiah-an idea so preposterous, so unimaginable, that even they didn’t believe it until they saw the risen Christ themselves. Instead, it makes us, broken vessels, into truth bearers.” The resurrection of Christ, the truth of the Gospel, is not made true or false by us who proclaim it. But a risen Christ came to them, shocked them and they believed. “Each of us and all of us together are law-breakers, bumbling and broken-and so were the Holy Apostles. We too have seasons of doubt, questioning and failure. These holy martyrs and saints, these dearest friends of Jesus, failed miserably and utterly at the time of greatest crisis, when courage was most needed.” They were cowardly, disloyal, and unfaithful. … first arrogant, then afraid, then hiding. “In the midst of Christ’s passion, death and resurrection, we find an embarrassingly painful display of weakness, confusion, even imbecility of His earliest followers. If themes of devotion to Christ and discipleship induce visions of an unswerving and even path of ever-increasing spiritual success, the practice of Lent and the pages of Scripture disabuse us of any such notions. We are victimizers, not just victims hedonists, not just heroes. This season of Lent insists, emphatically, that we-each and all-are sinners. If you have any other resources you’d recommend, please tweet them to We’d love to include them as well.“A gift of Lent is that its focus on sin, darkness, and death is an antidote to any lingering sentimentality that we seek to bring into Easter. ![]() Lent is traditionally a time for focused bible reading and prayer, and throughout history many Christians have taken the opportunity of Lent to read a section of the bible deeply and thoughtfully. We’ve collected some of our favourite bible reading guides and devotional literature here on the blog. More seriously, the day before Lent is a pretty good day for setting up your devotional or bible reading plan for the season. Pancakes are pretty easy to make if hospitality is a stressful thing for you, especially if you use our special sandwich press method! See the link below. In the past we’ve tried to use Pancake Tuesday as a way to open our house to meet neighbours or gather with friends. Do you have any ideas about how to do that? Leave a comment or tweet at us if you have a story or a suggestion about celebrating Pancake Tuesday as an act of worship. I’m yet to see people doing it as a way to honour Jesus. The day before Lent is traditionally known as Pancake Tuesday or Fat Tuesday: the day that houses would use up all the rich and fatty foods that would become contraband during a fast.Īll around the world Pancake Tuesday is still observed by people who love pancakes. Find links below to art, a sermon from Justin Moffatt and even a concept album from the Oh Hellos retelling the story. There is also a catalogue of paintings of the Life and parables of Jesus from a Cameroon-based art project The Life of Jesus Mafa, in case you’d like to see what repentance looks like for a Mafa African.īut the overwhelming number of resources here are about that most profound story of repentance and welcome: the story of the prodigal in Luke 15. This week we have a collection of resources teasing out what it means to repent: an article from Tim Keller and an incredible poem from Herbert exploring that feeling of confusion – and delight! – when Jesus calls us home even though we are guilty and shamed. ![]() The Christian life is a life of repentance, a life of constantly responding to Jesus’ call and turning towards him. Jesus calls out to his wandering people, we hear his voice and return to him. ![]() I must bring them also, and they will listen to my voice.” I have other sheep that do not belong to this fold. I know my own and my own know me, just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. ![]()
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