Category Archives: Lenten Readings
Blessed is the One Who Comes
This is the week of Jesus’ passion. And that story begins with Jesus entry into Jerusalem found in Luke 19:28-40. Palm Sunday, a day when we recall the “triumphal entry” of Jesus into Jerusalem at the beginning of Holy Week. … Continue reading
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Press On: Monday April 4, 2022
Press On: Paul’s letter to the Philippian Christians reminds them of his reasons for having confidence in the flesh. He reminds his readers of his credentials as a Jewish leader and his background as a persecutor of the heretical Christians. But … Continue reading
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Finding the Sacredness of Creation in the Ashes
Finding the Sacredness of Creation in the Ashes Discussions of lent will often cite this single verse: “All go to one place; all are from the dust, and all turn to dust again.” (Ecclesiastes 3:20). Ecclesiastes (Greek: Ἐκκλησιαστής, Ekklēsiastēs, Hebrew: … Continue reading
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March 21: True Easter People
March 21: True Easter People 1 Corinthians 10:1-13 10I do not want you to be unaware, brothers and sisters,* that our ancestors were all under the cloud, and all passed through the sea, 2and all were baptized into Moses in the cloud … Continue reading
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March 14: A Journey that follows Jesus the Peaceful One
The cross is an ugly and grotesque symbol of death, and yet as followers of Jesus, the Peaceful One, we are invited to “stand firm in the Lord” while utterly powerless as members of the community of Christ who profess peace and cry for justice. Continue reading
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Mondays in Lent: February 24
During the Lenten season from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday, you are called into a time of deep spiritual seeking. This is a time when we make spiritual preparation for Easter and the meaning of Easter in our lives. While … Continue reading
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Mondays in Lent: March 8
Each Monday in Lent we are providing a Lenten Reading from the Lamoni Heartland Mission Center Diversity Team. This week’s reflection comes from Pastor Mark Benson of Ames Congregation, Community of Christ. Journey To The Cross There are 40 days … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Corinthians 1:18, Community of Christ, Doctrine and Covenants 161:4, Easter, Journey to the Cross, Lent, Lenten Readings, Rwandan Genocide, Zion
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