The Reason for Lent
By Christopher J. Richmann
01/23/26
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The Reason for Lent

This is an excerpt from the introduction of Stretched: A Study for Lent and the Entire Christian Life by Christopher Richmann (1517 Publishing, 2026).
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Heather Schulz
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Is Faith Enough?

We can bring our troubles, griefs, sorrows, and sins to Jesus, who meets us smack dab in the middle of our messy mob.
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Donavon Riley
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Why Christian Tradition? Why Confession

Confession isn’t a detour in the liturgy. It’s the doorway.

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Jesus makes David’s words his own, because David’s words were Christ’s to begin with.
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A Review of "Torahism: Are Christians Required to Keep the Law of Moses?" by R.L Solberg

Only by accurately and honestly reporting the views of those with whom we disagree can we then properly address and refute them. This is the approach Solberg has taken.
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It’s scary to share my struggle and to show that I have cracks because once I’ve shown my cards, I open myself up for judgment.
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When I finished this book, I loved the Bible, and the Bible’s author, even more. And I can’t imagine a better endorsement than that.
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Ash Wednesday's purpose is not to motivate our resolve to redouble our efforts to do better.
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