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Lenten Devotions 2010



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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 portrays Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem when the people celebrate Him as their long awaited king. His humble mode of transportation highlights the truth that this King is “gentle and lowly in heart,” and in Him “you will find rest for your souls.” Matthew 11:29b (ESV).


Rich Lanning, Pastor
Evangelical Community Church

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INDEX
Title, Author
“Ah, Holy Jesus . . . I Crucified Thee”, Steve Aldredge
Am I Salty?, Allison Baumgartner
Are You BFF’s with God?, Rachel Frazer
Be of Good Cheer, Becky Powell
Call to Worship, A, Maurie Loomans
Celebrating God’s Greatness, Noreen Mocsny
Christ’s Suffering for Me--Began in Gethsemane, Dr. Bill Gerhardt
Commit, Trust, and I Will Act, Linda Young
Cross-Country Race, Barb Weidus
Death’s Fury Spent, Isaac Gould
Favorite Devotional Tool, A, Sharon McEnaney
Free to Stay Focused, Joerg
Full Speed Ahead, Anne Alexander
Giving Up My Identity for Christ, Michelle Nephew
Giving Yourself Away, Ann DeVoe
Go the Distance, Dave Matre
God’s Love on a Clothesline, Fide Gehner
Have You Heard That Sermon?, Vaughn Engle
How Jesus Could Do the Unimaginable, Laura S.
I Want Spicy!, Paul Quarry
Is Our Hope in Vain?, Rick Schatz
Judas, Jennifer M.
Keeping Your Eyes on the Prize, Jonathan Rainous
Lent: What Is It? Why Is It?, Francis Lieuwen
Live Like You Believe the Resurrection, Michael Lyons
Lord is Still on His Throne, The Bill Lafferty
Man’s Best Friend, Pastor Rich Lanning
Memorable Prayers, Otto Jarrell
One Word to Describe the Bible, Joanie Rielage
Partaking in the Sacrament, Jo Youst
Preparation, Judy Dirksen
Requiem, Sarah Grogan
Reservoir or Channel?, Sherry Smith
Sacrifices of God, The, John Gould
Seeing Dimly, Pat Dollard
Self-Denial, Bob Loreaux
Shocking Gospel, The, Andy Eatough
Something for You Now, from God, Ruth Cload
Tempted to Despair?, Chris Marsh
There Can Be No Better Way, Sue Crosset
Thinking About God, Ann Kintner
Thorn in the Flesh, A, Colleen Grogan
Trust in the Lord, Jack Young
Wearing the Cross, Christy Claydon
Where Did Last Year Go?, Ron Douglas
Who Am I That I Should Go?, Harvey Landholm
Worry Does Not Equal Longer Life, Megan McEnaney


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