1. We live for the most part, on the strength of our moral fiber, under the law, by our zeal for God and all that which tickles our proud fancy.
  2. What might Christians of the Reformation tradition think of claims like these about the nature of salvation?
  3. As I look back, I choose to remember her as a soul redeemed by Christ.
  4. What greater legacy could you claim than that of Mark? Listen to the Word. Learn from Jesus.
  5. What if sin was truly removed and what if the one who took it from us had the power to conquer it’s curse and spit in the face of death?
  6. 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.
  7. Unprompted, without any warning, for no reason at all, without any instigation say, "I love you." And that will wash over your parents like a beautiful absolution.
  8. Even if the numbers are bad, the news about Jesus crucified for sinners and raised to new life hasn’t become any less good.
  9. Ash Wednesday's purpose is not to motivate our resolve to redouble our efforts to do better.
  10. Even as he was dying, the heart of God poured itself out for the sake of sinners.
  11. We assert, we herald, the truth about God becoming King of the world in and through Jesus of Nazareth alone. It is our public announcement.
  12. Repentance is meaningless unless we are willing to acknowledge who we are: sinners needing mercy.