Seeing Joy in Lent?

Lent is a penitential season of the Church year. As such, it is a time for sober reflection on the reality of our sins and the burdensome cost that Christ paid to set us free. So, it is appropriate for Christians to take on a somber mood. At the same time, we recognize that we … Continue Reading

Journey with Jesus: Lenten Puzzle

Hey, Sunday School teachers! Use this fun puzzle, found in the link below, with your elementary and middle school students to help reinforce the journey Jesus took from the Garden of Gethsemane to the cross during Lent. Here are some ideas on how to incorporate the puzzle into your Sunday School lesson. Make it a … Continue Reading

What Is Lent?

What is Lent? Lent is a time for self-examination, repentance and a keen focus on our need for our Savior. This solemn season is clearly set apart to contrast powerfully with Easter Sunday, when our alleluias return, loud and clear, in celebration of Jesus’ resurrection and the new life we have in Him! Use this … Continue Reading