You are dust, and to dust you will return … but not forever
I never observed Lent when I was growing up. I wasn’t really even aware of Lent growing up. Being from Pennsylvania, the..
Growing to love Ash Wednesday
I grew up a Presbyterian, but not the kind who celebrated Ash Wednesday. I remember seeing my Catholic friends at school on..
1st Sunday of Lent — March 6, 2022
Luke 4:1-13, Deuteronomy 26:1-11 Lent 1C Many years ago, I was asked to facilitate a congregation’s fundraising effort. The church had a..
Order of worship — March 6, 2022
You are welcome to use this liturgy in your online worship services and distribute it to your congregation. It is free for..
Wilderness blessings — Weekly Christian ed lesson
Last week, a friend who knows I’m a church educator asked me if I was ready for Lent. I gave the same..
Who’s That Knocking at My Door?
“He departed from him until an opportune time.” What a strange line. We assume Luke meant the Garden of Gethsemane; But we..
Invitation to a contemplative Lent
I used to give up chips for Lent. For three years, my wife and I co-pastored a rural church in North Carolina..
2022 Lenten devotions: Making the road
Making the road: Walking through Lent Are you looking for theologically sound, inspiring and affordable Lent devotions for the congregation? The Presbyterian Outlook..
Good Friday prayer
You, O God, have promised to be faithful. Good Friday has come once again, and now this silent night presses down hard..
Maundy Thursday prayer
Glorious God, There was a time – centuries ago – when the Word became flesh and moved into the neighborhood. The..
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