The writers then bring their unique voices and pastoral wisdom to the texts with quotations to ponder, reflections, and prayers. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus reaches out to all kinds of people. He proclaims good news—in particular, to those experiencing poverty, oppression, or captivity. A good place to start is with this mini Lenten retreat: Now check out the resources I have posted on Pinterest for Lent Easter and Pentecost. I add to these regularly so there are always new ideas to look at.
In , Rachel Held Evans published a great list of 40 ideas for Lent that is still one of my favorites. Pledge to live simply for the 40 days of Lent and help make a difference for people striving to be free from poverty and injustice.
Growing a Rule of Life — a very interesting course that encourages us to develop a rule of life as a Lenten discipline. It uses garden metaphors and some fun exercises. I used this a couple of years ago and thoroughly enjoyed it. Godspace writer, Lilly Lewin, also has this excellent resource called Experiential Stations of the Cross.
And, of course, Godspace has several free downloads : 40 Ideas for Lent — updated for ! Hungering for Life — updated for ! Lent Madness : This looks like fun, 32 saints are placed into a tournament-like single elimination bracket. Each pairing remains open for a set period of time and people vote for their favorite saint.
Sixteen saints make it to the Round of the Saintly Sixteen; eight advance to the Round of the Elate Eight; four make it to the Faithful Four; two to the Championship; and the winner is awarded the coveted Golden Halo. The Walk to Jerusalem is a fun way to increase physical activity during Lent! Another great resource is this: Twenty Reflective Movies for Lent.
Bread for the World always produces wonderful Lenten resources, as well as very helpful information on poverty that challenge us to face the issues of hunger. A Lenten Journey from Cosmic Dust to Easter Garden This resource is intended to help individuals and groups deepen their appreciation of the precious and sacred gifts of fertile dirt, seeds, crops; trees, current threats to them; and how we can respond in faith.
Lent Study Guide: Living fruitfully from Embrace A six session study guide focussed on tavckling poverty and injustice in the Middle East. Lenten Reflections from the Uniting Church in Australia From Ash Wednesday to Easter each day you will find a fresh thought and invitation for reflection, as well as an activity for your household at the end of each week. Audio Stations of the Cross by Jesuits of Britain. Way of the Cross Development and Peace-Caritas Canada invites us this year to share the journey of the millions of children, women and men who are forced to flee their homes.
A printed version and a powerpoint version are available. Download these here. Scriptural Stations of the Cross by David Stewart sj. These can be downloaded and printed. Easter Resources will be posted here as they are discovered. Have you ever felt stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain, playing offenses over and over in your mind? You know you can't go on like this, but you don't know what to do next.
Join the Forgiving What You Can't Forget Online Bible Study by Lysa TerKeurst and learn to let go of bound-up resentment and overcome the resistance to forgiving people who aren't willing to make things right. In this six-week journey through Scripture you'll discover what the Bible really says about forgiveness and the peace that comes from living it out right now. Join the Woman Evolve book club at FaithGateway this summer!
We all want to put Jesus first, but struggle daily. Join the Jesus Over Everything Online Bible Study with Lisa Whittle, who helps us fully engage in life with an uncomplicated, unwavering love for Jesus in a world that pulls us in every direction. In this eight-session video Bible study, bestselling author Anne Graham Lotz help us see the Holy Spirit as our constant companion. Feelings of insufficiency have no place here.
Girl, it's time to believe that you are exactly who God says you are. Are your thoughts taking you captive? Are you losing this battle of your mind? Join the Get Out of Your Head Online Bible Study with Jennie Allen, who inspires and equips us to transform our emotions, our outlook, and even our circumstances by taking control of our thoughts.
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