Tag: Christian Living
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February 27: Can It Really Last Forever?
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness” (Lamentations 3:22-23). The nature of the sinful…
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February 28: No Condemnation
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set youfree from the law of…
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February 24: God Will Never Leave You
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you” (Deuteronomy 31:6).…
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February 25: What Is God’s Response?
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “If we confess our sins, [God] is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9). Confessing our sins to a holy…
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February 23: Do Not Worry
This post is part of a 40-Day Prayer Journey through the season of Lent. Click here to learn more and read other posts in the series. “Do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than…
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Why Do Christians Give Up Things for Lent?
Lent started yesterday with Ash Wednesday. As I was reading through Northwestern Publishing House’s infographic on Lent to brush up on the traditions and significance of the season, I came across this question: “Do you have to give something up for Lent?” That’s the common thought, isn’t it? So often, people think that Lent is…
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Ash Wednesday Devotion 2026
“Father, if you are willing, take this cup from me; yet not my will, but yours be done” (Luke 22:42). For six weeks God’s people ponder and meditate upon the suffering of our Lord. Some consider this unrelenting look at the cross and the suffering of Jesus a little gruesome or gory. Others look upon…
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What Actually Happens in Church?
“‘Who of you is left who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Does it not seem to you like nothing? But now be strong, . . . and work. For I am with you,’ declares the Lord Almighty. ‘This is what I covenanted with you when you…