All posts tagged Lent
Memento Mori
by David Haberstock The Latin phrase “Memento mori” means “Remember that you will die.” Lent starts on Ash Wednesday with this same reminder: “Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return.” Remember, in other words, that you will die. Death is all…
Words from the Cross
by Daryl Solie “For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” 1 Corinthians 1:18 On Good Friday our Lord spoke seven brief statements—words we often call the “Seven…
Made to Live (not MAID to die)
by Robert Mohns In the opening chapters of Genesis, God formed Adam out of the dust of earth and breathed into him the breath of life. Taking from Adam’s side a rib, God formed Adam’s bride, Eve. No other part of God’s creation was formed…
Religiously?
by Marvin Bublitz A few years ago, I went in for my semi-annual dentist appointment. As the dentist prepared to start he asked me, “Do you floss?” “Yes,” I said, “religiously.” He smiled approvingly. Then he bent over to start the cleaning. He glanced at…
Lent Devotions from LHM
ONLINE – As Christians prepare to enter the season of Lent, Lutheran Hour Ministries – Canada is providing free Lenten devotionals in both English and French. Two devotionals are available online, with one designed especially for families. The first devotional is entitled Lamb of God,…
Here we go again
by Marvin Bublitz Perhaps it was at a wedding or other family gathering. Maybe it happened as a group of your friends gathered. Suddenly, one of your family or friends started telling a story. As they start, you find yourself thinking: “Here we go again.” …
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