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
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
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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It Never Depended Upon You

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