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Forward
Lent is a forty day period of preparation and prayer, often including regular fasting, beginning with Ash Wednesday. The forty days of Lent exclude Sundays, as the Lord’s Day is considered a feast day in the Scriptures. In one way of speaking, Lent is a form of retreat for preparing us to appreciate the death and resurrection of the Lamb of God on Easter Day. In another way of speaking, it is a time for us to seek a change of heart toward one another and to develop a deeper walk with Jesus Christ.
As you read through these pages, you will learn of the daily trials and victories of our church members, missionaries, and friends. They have captured the real meaning of Lent in their devotions. I especially encourage families to make use of this devotional around a meal or some other appropriate time of the day together. Use it as a family to promote greater appreciation of the Gospel message and of what it means to live in a manner worthy of our calling.
Special thanks must be given to some very special people. Thanks to Teala and John McQuilkin for their encouraging everyone to finish their devotions on time, coordinating, editing, and developing the layout for the booklet. Thanks also to Judy and Dick Rosene who assisted in the editing. Particular thanks to Bob Cload for his original artwork on the front cover and some past works used inside the booklet. This year’s cover reminds us that, just as Abraham was willing to give up his son, Isaac, in a similar way, God the Father was willing to sacrifice His one and only Son on our behalf. May Lent be a time of deepened reflection concerning God’s amazing love.
Rich Lanning, Pastor
Evangelical Community Church
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- INDEX
- Title, Author
- Antidote to Worry, Jeanne Grigsby
- Be Patient, God Isn't Finished With Me Yet, Linda Young
- Better Place, A, Sharon Schatz
- Big Guns of Spiritual Warfare, The, Noreen Mocsny
- Bracing for Changes, Shannon Meyer
- Burn-Out Can Be a Good Thing!, Colleen Grogan
- Do Not Worry, Chris Doughman
- Emmanuel: Ransom Captive Israel, Jo Youst
- Faith Builders, Pete Snyder
- Forgiveness, Hannah Salzbrun
- Glory of the Coming of the Lord, The, Dr. Bill Gerhardt
- God's Providence, Blessings, and Joy, Ron Douglas
- God's Timing Is Perfect, Jim Williamson
- Godliness with Contentment, Wendy Detroy
- Grace and Peace, Grace Cload
- Growing Faith, A, Rick Schatz
- He Is Not Here, He Is Risen, Betty Creech
- Hidden Blessings, Josh Kinderman
- If You Believe, Marcia Lamkin
- In Pain, Fatigued, and Praising God, Jonathan Rainous
- Joy of the Lord Is My Strength, The, Donna Peterson
- Just Not Feeling It, Sarah Dennison
- Lest We Forget Lent, Francis Lieuwen
- Mother's Faith, Peggy Moses
- My Only Good, Jennie Baumgartner
- Necessity of Suffering, The, Andy Koesters
- No Harm Will Befall You, Maurie Loomans
- Note of Blessing, A, David Rudolph
- Oh, How We Learn Our Lessons, Sue Crosset
- On Spinoza, A.W. Tozer, and Pearl Jam, Paul Gould
- Our Father's Greatest Gift for a Child's Greatest Needs, O. Jarrell
- Our Father's Love, Rita Wainscott
- Paths, Clyde Stauffer
- Power of God's Word and the Covenant, The, Joyce Troescher
- Promise of Life, The, Vaughn Engle
- Quiet Killer, The, Michael Lyons
- "Remember" and "Do Not Forget . . .", John Gould
- Search for Simplicity, The, Pastor Rich Lanning
- Thanksgiving for Hard Things, Anne Alexander
- Time of New Beginnings and Our Root System, A, Sherry Smith
- Trust in the Lord, Cybele Risma
- Truths in Tension, Pam Dollard
- Two of Us, The, Ann Kintner
- Uncomfortable Gospel, The, Dave Matre
- What Did I Do to Deserve This?, Becky Powell
- Who Am I?, Terry Eshom
- World's Biggest Sinner, Ruth Cload
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