Tag: Formation
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Mind Fast
When you fast, do not put on a gloomy face as the hypocrites do, for they neglect their appearance so that they will be noticed by men when they are fasting. Truly I say to you, they have their reward in full. Matthew 6:16 Many have noted that Jesus says “when you fast” and not “if…
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A Question for Lent
One focus of Lent is that we are urged to be introspective. If we intend to examine ourselves, we need good questions. Knowing where to probe, what thoughts or frameworks to investigate, and to be daring enough to look within, is required if we are to engage meaningfully with our own inner lives. We inevitably…
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Listening Toward Sunday
I am assuming that if you’re someone who worships within our Sunday fellowship, these notes about the lectionary text we will consider won’t “ruin” any sort of surprise. Instead, perhaps they will actually increase the benefit as we gather and “listen together” to the Word. So, here are some initial thoughts that may or may…