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Lenten Devotion for March 12, 2019

Todd Nelson

Scripture Passage: Genesis 15:1–6 (NRSV) 15After these things the word of the Lordcame to Abram in a vision, “Do not be afraid, Abram, I am your shield; your reward shall be very great.” 2 But Abram said, “O Lord God, what will you give me, for I continue childless, and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?” 3 And Abram said, “You have given me no offspring, and so a slave born in my house is to be my heir.” 4 But the word of the Lordcame to him, “This man shall not be your heir; no one but your very own issue shall be your heir.” 5 He … Continue reading Lenten Devotion for March 12, 2019

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Lenten Devotion for March 11, 2019

Todd Nelson

Scripture Lesson: Psalm 27:11-14 (NRSV) 11Teach me your way, O Lord, and lead me on a level path because of my enemies. 12Do not give me up to the will of my adversaries, for false witnesses have risen against me, and they are breathing out violence. 13I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. 14Wait for the Lord; be strong, and let your heart take courage; wait for the Lord!  “I believe that I shall see the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living.” There is no more hopeful statement than that. Not just after my final breath … Continue reading Lenten Devotion for March 11, 2019

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Lent Devotion for March 9, 2019

Todd Nelson

Luke 4:1–13(NRSV) The Temptation of JesusJesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness, 2 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing at all during those days, and when they were over, he was famished. 3 The devil said to him, “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become a loaf of bread.” 4 Jesus answered him, “It is written, ‘One does not live by bread alone.’ ” 5 Then the devil led him up and showed him in an instant all the kingdoms of the world. 6 And the … Continue reading Lent Devotion for March 9, 2019

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Lenten Devotion for March 8, 2019

Todd Nelson

Scripture Lesson – Deuteronomy 26:1–11(NRSV)F When you have come into the land that the Lord your God is giving you as an inheritance to possess, and you possess it, and settle in it, 2 you shall take some of the first of all the fruit of the ground, which you harvest from the land that the Lord your God is giving you, and you shall put it in a basket and go to the place that the Lord your God will choose as a dwelling for his name. 3 You shall go to the priest who is in office at that time, and say to him, “Today … Continue reading Lenten Devotion for March 8, 2019

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Lenten Devotional for Thursday March 7

Todd Nelson

Scripture Passage – Romans 10:8–13(NRSV) 8 But what does it say? “The word is near you on your lips and in your heart”(that is, the word of faith that we proclaim); 9 because if you confess with your lips that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. 10 For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved. 11 The scripture says, “No one who believes in him will be put to shame.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; the same Lord is Lord … Continue reading Lenten Devotional for Thursday March 7

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Beginning of Lent 2019

Todd Nelson

The season of Lent is the 40 day period (plus Sundays) leading up to Easter. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, which is today, and ends on Maundy Thursday in Holy Week. It is an intentional time of preparation for Christian people to anticipate and fully participate in Easter. Many people fast from something or add something to their daily walk that aids in reminding and therefore deepening their relationship with Christ. Let me encourage you to do just that. Maybe you want to fast from social media or TV or a food item? Or maybe you are led to read … Continue reading Beginning of Lent 2019