“Watch and pray so that you will not fall into temptation. The spirit is willing, but the body is weak.” Matthew 26:41 Francis of Assisi (1182-1226) lived a life of high highs and low lows. He …
So Great and So Violent a Love: A Lenten Devotional
“Because of his great love for us, God, who is rich mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved.” Ephesians 2:4-5 Because of his …
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Prideful Penitence
To keep a proper focus during Lent, it's vital that we remember there's a right way to be penitent and a wrong way. Prideful penitence can actually take us backward in our spiritual life. This …
Watch Out!
The Bible has a lot to say about vigilance--an attitude of watchfulness about our spiritual life and relationships. All of us drift, and Scripture reminds us that yesterday's victories don't ensure we …
The Joy of the Cross
Certain things simply don’t go together, such as: Houston and hills. The Seattle Mariners and the World Series. Snow and sandals. And at Lent, joy, and torture. And yet, …
Conviction’s Expiration Date
“Jesus, knowing all that was going to happen to him, went out and asked them, ‘Who is it you want?’ ‘Jesus of Nazareth.’ They replied. ‘I am he,’ Jesus said. (And Judas the traitor was standing there …