I prepare for Lent like most people prepare for New Year’s Day. In fact, my husband and I decided one of the new commitments we are making for Lent way back in the fall, and I’ve been looking forward to it ever since. Looking forward to sacrifice? Oh, yes. Lent is the best time of [...]
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Mary and Martha Moment: How will you set Holy Week Apart?
March 25th, 2010 · 10 Comments · Mary and Martha Moments
From Jesus’ triumphant entry into Jerusalem to His even more triumphant victory on the Cross, next week commemorates some of the most pivotal events in human history. For those of us celebrating Lent, we are in the home stretch of our practice of discipline. Like a long-distance runner sprints to the finish, I believe we [...]
