Today is Ash Wednesday, and as most of you know, the beginning of Lent. I’m not sure that I’ll be as regular in my Lent updates as with Advent, as Lent (at least to me) is not as much of a week by week emphasis, but instead a season of 40 days marked my several significant moments sprinkled in. Also, as with Advent, I’m not nearly as by-the-book as many others are (prayer, penitence, almsgiving, self denial) but I do see this as a time for self examination and preparation. Depending on the year and my particular vibe at that time, it could be a time to give something up, commit to a certain discipline, or just return to a more focused place as we move toward the death and resurrection of Jesus.
So let us begin. Click here for a really great online daily devotional called Journey to the Cross. It’s the same group that did the Advent series that I mentioned previously and I highly recommend it.
Whatever your Lenten season looks like this year, may it be a sweet time (unless you’re giving up chocolate) of authenticity and fresh new life.
