Lent is the Christian liturgical season beginning with Ash Wednesday and leading up to Holy Week. It's an observance of the 40 days Jesus spent in the wilderness praying, fasting, and being tempted by Satan, before emerging to begin his public ministry.
Lent is often associated with "high church" (e.g., Catholic and Orthodox) denominations, but it's observed by many Protestants as well, and its Biblical basis provides good reason to do so. It's an important acknowledgment of our origins as dust and our return to dust before resurrection in Christ — reminding us of our complete dependence on him for our whole being. |
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| February 9 — Hannibal-LaGrange University resolved a lawsuit with the U.S. Department of Education, leading to a rule change protecting the governance structures of religious institutions. The university had challenged a regulation requiring private institutions to designate financial liability to entities appointing their trustees, arguing it conflicted with their faith-based governance. This outcome reinforces the ability of Christian institutions to operate in alignment with their mission and values. (Baptist Press) |
| February 11 — Archaeologists have uncovered evidence at Khirbet al-Ra'i may link it to biblical Ziklag, a town associated with King David. The site, strategically located at key trade routes, reveals a mix of Canaanite, Philistine, and Israelite cultural influences during the early Iron Age. While the identification as Ziklag remains unproven, the site's destruction and later rebuilding align with biblical accounts, offering insights into the cultural and political dynamics of the time. (Biblical Archaeology Society) |
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I believe deeply in prayer, but for a long time I didn't feel very "good" at it. I want to pray prayers that reach into heaven and help bring it to earth, right here and now. But way too often as I pray I have felt distracted, inconsistent, ineffective.
For years, prayer was full of "shoulds" that I never quite reached. I once made a free online resource called "I Stink at Prayer." It was very popular — apparently I wasn't alone in my experience with prayer!
I don't feel this way anymore, and it's thanks to a simple practice I've adopted. There's a way I pray now that is not only powerful and effective but also feels fresh and adaptable every day. It's a type of prayer led by the Holy Spirit that starts inside the pages of the Bible. |
| Ametathetos is a Greek word used to describe that which cannot change — not out of stubbornness, but out of holy design. Often used to speak of the nature of God (see Hebrews 6:17-18), it's more than just permanence; it is an essence sealed in certainty. In a world where everything moves, morphs, and fades, ametathetos names the One who stays — standing alone in sheer reverence.
It is the still point in the storm. The foundation beneath the feeling. The reminder that faith is not rooted in predictability but in presence — the kind that doesn't flinch when we do. To call something ametathetos is to say, "This can be trusted. This will not leave." |
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