1. The driving impulse of Lent isn’t so much “giving up” things as it is “putting on” something.
  2. He was rooted in his own tradition but gracious with others when they wanted to learn about his faith or their own.
  3. Anyone could tell he enjoyed teaching theology and loved his students.
  4. In the Word, you find peace. It proclaims peace first between you and God because of Jesus. That empowers you to deal peacefully with others and brings you peace of mind.
  5. God demonstrates his great love for us in the actions of Jesus, who came down into the flesh and soaked up all our sin.
  6. A “good death” and “good life” are not accomplished through personal striving but are grasped by faith in the promises of God.
  7. Jesus will lead us through the deep waters onto the dry land of that celestial shore, where he will wipe away every tear from our eyes.
  8. Ever Heard of Candlemas?
  9. God gives his church a story that helps to make sense of this life.
  10. It would serve us well to embrace the beauty of our diversity within the unity of the body of Christ.
  11. Jesus reveals to them again who He is. And that life can only be given when we feed on Christ.
  12. What’s the big deal about Jesus’ name?