Posts Tagged ‘Lent’
This Sunday | March 8, 2020
Lent 2: Reset
Spiritual rebirth means a new start. Is it possible to begin again? Apparently, the answer is “YES!”
Read MoreThe Need for Change
Time for a Restart Our theme for Lent at Good Shepherd is “Spiritual Reboot: Building Resiliency for a Life of Faith”. As our worship staff brainstormed, looking at the Bible…
Read MoreRead the March 2020 Edition of The Messenger
A Guide to What’s Ahead this Lenten Season The March 2020 issue of Good Shepherd’s monthly newsletter “The Messenger” is now available to read online. Print copies are available at…
Read MoreDownload the 2020 Lent Devotional
A Guide for your Lenten Journey Get a copy of the 2020 Lent Devotional featuring daily Bible readings and reflection questions for the 40 days of Lent as well as…
Read MoreThis Sunday | March 1, 2020
Lent 1: The Need for Change
We face temptation as we discern what God really wants for us. This is part and parcel of being alive but knowing this and having faith in the power of God to resist temptation, that’s what sets us apart.
God Forgives Us
My son, Griffin, is 2 years old and is in that stage of development where he is using more words to explain how he is feeling and what he wants (thank goodness!). We…
Read MoreSongs of the Soul | “This is my Father’s World”
Shared by Rich Johnson While in grade school, I first learned this hymn in a vacation bible school held at a church in my neighborhood. Almost immediately, I found it…
Read MoreSongs of the Soul | “You are a Child of Mine”
Today’s post was shared by an anonymous contributor I wish childhood abuse could be left in the past, forgotten like old toys disappearing without mention. I wish it didn’t affect…
Read MoreA Lenten Invitation
Abiding with God means setting up a house, not stopping in for a quick visit every once in awhile. Modern humanity has dedicated so much time, energy, and money to…
Read MoreSongs of the Soul | “So Glad I’m Here”
Shared by Robyn Zimmerman I love music, all different kinds of music. So when I thought about which song I would like to write about I thought it would be…
Read MoreSongs of the Soul | “God and King”
Shared by Stephanie Christensen I remember the first time I heard this song. It was the last Women of Faith I attended. It was the very last year they were…
Read MoreSongs of the Soul | “Old Church Choir”
Shared by the Caldwell Family Ashlynn sometimes jokes that she feels like she lives in a movie musical. That’s just how she and her brother process things. Whether it’s talking…
Read MoreSongs of the Soul | “It Is Well With My Soul”
Shared by Kris Halverson Music has always been an important part of my life, so the invitation to share a “soul song” was intriguing for me. It was harder than…
Read MoreSongs of the Soul | “Longtime” by Boston
Shared by Rick Blum Like many 50-year-old men, I love the band Boston. For many of us, listening to their first album is a rite of passage during our youth.…
Read MoreSongs of the Soul: A Lenten Journey through the Psalms
A Sacred Narrative Throughout the ages the Psalms have been a helpful resource for conversation with God about the things in our lives and faith that matter most. Originally crafted…
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