Sermon: “Spiritual Boot Camp: Well-Defined” (John 9: 1-17) Lenten practice: 1. pray ten minutes each day 2. Read the following scripture passages (one each day). As you read, ask yourself: how does this story encourage me to see myself and others through God’s eyes? Genesis 1: 26-31 1 Samuel 16:1-13 Isaiah 6:1-8 Jeremiah 1:5-8 Amos…
Sermon: “Spiritual Boot Camp: Hydrate” (John 4: 5-15) Lenten practice: 1. pray ten minutes each day 2. This week, replace all beverages that you would normally drink with tap (not bottled) water. As you do so, remember those who struggle to obtain clean water. Bonus: Donate the money you would have spent on beverages to…
Sermon: “Spiritual Boot Camp: Starting (Over)” (John 3:1-17) Lenten practice: 1. Continue praying ten minutes each day 2. Learn about or experience something new each day. Possible ideas: have a conversation with a neighbor about their culture or religion, if it is different than yours; try a new food from another culture; read an article…
Sermon: “Spiritual Boot Camp: Warming Up” (Matthew 4: 1-11) Lenten practice: spend ten minutes in prayer each day.