Don’t Give Up; Give In
What are you giving up for Lent? It’s a common question for many Christians during this season leading to Easter, and the answers can range from the superficial, such as candy and burgers, to the more meaningful, such as wasted time, vanity, and truly harmful habits. The purpose of this giving up is to turn away from distractions and turn toward God. It is a form of fasting. Continue reading “Lenten Reflections”
The Sign of the Cross
Today is Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season that culminates with Easter. Many Christians will stand in line to receive ashes on their foreheads, acknowledging the truth of what we are told in that moment: we have come from dust, and we will return to dust. Continue reading “Lenten Reflections”
For Wilshire Baptist Church
I was listening to WRR-FM while driving to a meeting when the “William Tell Overture” came galloping through the speakers. The occasion was the 225 birthday of composer Gioachino Rossini. As I listened somewhat mindlessly to the familiar finale, I wondered if there was ever a time in my life when this melody wasn’t familiar. I probably first heard it as a kid watching reruns of “The Lone Ranger” on TV, but I don’t have memories of how I felt when I first heard it. Continue reading “Hearing for the First Time”
