Praying Scripture – 3/4/2020 – Lent

Then I acknowledged my sin to youand I did not cover up my iniquity.I said, "I will confessmy transgression to the LORD."And you forgavethe guilt of my sin.. . . Many are the woes of the wicked,but the LORD's unfailing lovesurrounds the one who trusts in him.Rejoice in the LORD and be glad, you righteous;sing, … Continue reading Praying Scripture – 3/4/2020 – Lent

Praying Scripture – 2/26/2020 – Ash Wednesday

1 Out of the depths I cry to you, LORD;2 Lord, hear my voice. Let your ears be attentive to my cry for mercy.3 If you, LORD, kept a record of sins, Lord, who could stand?4 But with you there is forgiveness, so that we can, with reverence, serve you.5 I wait for the LORD, my whole being waits, … Continue reading Praying Scripture – 2/26/2020 – Ash Wednesday

A Time to Be Born, A Time to Die

The practices of self-examination and confession help us to see the ways in which we contribute to a fallen world, but they also invite us to take these things to our God who makes all things new, bringing life from death.