Understanding Lent

Lent is first and foremost a time of preparation for the Easter Season.  Before the joy of the Resurrection must first come the journey of  WORD, PRAYER, and FASTING that culminates on Good Friday.  The shadow of the Cross falls heavily on the Lenten Season.  For we cannot shout "He is Risen!" on Easter until ( Read more... )

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not shouting, "I’ve been saved!"
I'm whispering, "I get lost!
That's why I chose this way."

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I don't speak with human pride
I'm confessing that I stumble-
Needing God to be my guide.

When I say, "I am a Christian"
I'm not trying to be strong
I'm professing that I'm weak
And pray for ( Read more... )